Oxygen Sensor: Description and Operation

1992 Chevrolet Lumina APV V6-3800 3.8LSECTION Description and Operation

Exhaust Oxygen Sensor (02):






The oxygen sensor is located in the exhaust system. The sensor monitors atmospheric air versus exhaust gas oxygen content to produce a voltage output. This voltage ranges from approximately 0.1 volt (high oxygen - lean mixture) to 0.9 volt (low oxygen - rich mixture). By monitoring the oxygen sensor output voltage, the computer can determine the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas and adjust the air/fuel mixture accordingly.
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