Rich/Lean

1999 Chevrolet Lumina V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION Rich/Lean
Scan Tool Displays RICH or LEAN. The Rich/Lean display indicates whether oxygen sensor voltage is greater than a 600 mV threshold voltage (rich) or less than a 300 mV threshold voltage (lean). Should change constantly while in closed loop, indicating that the PCM is controlling the air/fuel mixture properly.
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