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UK Spec O2 Sensors


Nic

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Only realised today when I was checking the epc, that the UK spec Supra has 2 x Oxygen Sensors (front and rear).

 

I'm not as familiar with the UK Supra (as there are non over here), so why does it needs 2, when the J-specs only have a single O2 sensor? :confused:

 

Answers on a post card please :)

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Info from Lucas on twin sensors.

There are two sensors fitted in the exhaust system, one located either side of the catalytic converter. The first sensor in the exhaust system is the regulating Lambda sensor. This sensor is also known as the pre cat sensor or the up stream sensor. The second sensor, which is located after the catalytic converter,

is the diagnostic sensor, also known as the post cat sensor or the down stream sensor.

These sensors were developed so the ECU can more accurately meter the fuelling of the engine.. Vehicle applications fitted with these types of sensors need a dedicated, direct fit replacement sensor, with the same technical specification as the one removed. Therefore universal Lambda sensors will not work properly on these types of engine management systems and should never be fitted.

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Info from Lucas on twin sensors.

There are two sensors fitted in the exhaust system, one located either side of the catalytic converter. The first sensor in the exhaust system is the regulating Lambda sensor. This sensor is also known as the pre cat sensor or the up stream sensor. The second sensor, which is located after the catalytic converter,

is the diagnostic sensor, also known as the post cat sensor or the down stream sensor.

These sensors were developed so the ECU can more accurately meter the fuelling of the engine.. Vehicle applications fitted with these types of sensors need a dedicated, direct fit replacement sensor, with the same technical specification as the one removed. Therefore universal Lambda sensors will not work properly on these types of engine management systems and should never be fitted.

 

Thanks Andrew for the info, much appreciated.

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