Author Topic: O2 sensor change (Read 1131 times)

ericthejet · « **on:** August 30, 2005, 06:19:42 pm »

Need a spot of help or advice,
1996 Honda Civic 1.6
174000kms, stock, can gets regular service, no issues except....

The OEM O2 sensor went about 2 months ago and it was time to change it today.
The change went well and I installed a new Bosch unit.
my "light" is still on.
Does it take a while for the new sensor to adjust?
It is the correct one and is properly installed.

Have dug around a bit on the net, no advice.
Any insight?

Thanks a bunch

mikron15 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 30, 2005, 06:59:32 pm »

I think it might remain on for few drive cycles and then it switches off (i am not too sure, don't quote me).
Other way is to connect a diagnostic tool to ur car OBDII and turn the check engine light off. If it comes on again after few drive cycles, then you have a problem

I am sure some1 here has a better answer than mine

matt1012 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 30, 2005, 09:35:48 pm »

Hi Ericthejet,

I had my 02 sensor changed some time ago on my 98 Civic. You should have a OBDII module to reset the Check Engine light. Afterwards you should drive your car around for a few minutes and see if it comes back on. I think I'm getting worst milage with my new 02 sensor (not OEM)... I get 475km on a full tank.

Matt

articsteve · « **Reply #3 on:** August 31, 2005, 03:14:42 am »

Have you disconnected your battery?

ericthejet · « **Reply #4 on:** August 31, 2005, 02:25:54 pm »

Thanks for the advice.
I had the batt. discon'd while doing the work and reconnected after the work, light is still on.
Maybe I have to get the light reset as the code may still be stored on the comp?

articsteve · « **Reply #5 on:** August 31, 2005, 06:29:17 pm »

Maybe I have to get the light reset as the code may still be stored on the comp?

That's a

off. There goes 50 bucks down the drain. That's OBD2 for ya.