O2 sensor question

O2 sensor question - 03/30/10 12:40 PM

The O2 sensor on my 2002 Sebring coupe just turned my check engine light on,so I'm wondering if they are repairable or do I have to replace it? I was thinking I may be able to pull it out clean it up and go! What do you guys know about this?

Thanks!

Posted By: Moparzrule

Re: O2 sensor question - 03/30/10 12:57 PM

Change it. They are meant to be changed like spark plugs. How many miles are on it? I don't know of a chemical that won't hurt the O2 if you try and clean it. Best thing you could try is to heat it with a propane torch to bake off the carbon. How would you get to the inside tip to clean it?

Posted By: limechallenger

Re: O2 sensor question - 03/30/10 01:12 PM

92,000 miles Don't know what I would use to clean I was just asking to see if I could save a few bucks! Thanks!

Posted By: Todd

Re: O2 sensor question - 03/30/10 01:19 PM

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The O2 sensor on my 2002 Sebring coupe just turned my check engine light on,so I'm wondering if they are repairable or do I have to replace it? I was thinking I may be able to pull it out clean it up and go! What do you guys know about this?

Thanks!

Usually what happens is the heater shorts out inside the sensor. No amount of cleaner will fix that.

Posted By: Moparzrule

Re: O2 sensor question - 03/30/10 01:23 PM

I'm on my second on my Neon. The first was taken out by a dead deer I ran over

then I think the deep snow took out the second fits all one I had to splice in. I recommend the exact fit ones vs the spliced in ones.

Posted By: rth

Re: O2 sensor question - 03/30/10 08:41 PM

just replaced frt 2 on my 3.0 stratus. heater was no good put light on.also vote for exact fit,splice type pita.got from rock auto,best price.

Posted By: Grizzly

Re: O2 sensor question - 04/01/10 03:30 AM

Quote:

The O2 sensor on my 2002 Sebring coupe just turned my check engine light on,so I'm wondering if they are repairable or do I have to replace it? I was thinking I may be able to pull it out clean it up and go! What do you guys know about this?

Thanks!

Yes, it can be cleaned. Soak it in oven cleaner for an hour. Flush it with water and blow it out.

Worked for me on my pre-cat and post-cat sensors on an '01 Ram. Let me know if it works for you.