broken oxygen sensor.

[paintslinga2010]

I got under my car today and notice once of my oxygen sensors has been broken and bent over. I guess i it a rock or someting. The thing is that my car runs fine when warmed up and seems to have good power. I also have no check engine light. What are the adverse affects of having one malfuncioning sensor?

 

[Miracle]

Having one malfunctioning sensor could send that particular into a rich or lean condition. It's best to replace it if it's external structural integrity is compromised.

 

[Paul]

You need to replace it. How does a rock hit an oxygen sensor? They're WAY up there right next to the header.

 

[wannaboost94gt]

You need to replace it. How does a rock hit an oxygen sensor? They're WAY up there right next to the header.

What you don't rally your stang mine has 33" super swampers on the back.
Replace it and stay out of those rock quarries. :thumbsup:
jk

 

[paintslinga2010]

Lol i dont know exactly what caused it. The sensor is bent straight up. wtf else could it have been. gravel roads suck.

also my car ran like shit last time it rained. maybe water got into the sensor? hopefully replacing it will fix a few of my annoying driveability issues too.

 

[Paul]

There's a write-up in the how-to section with part numbers and whatnot.

 

[94-427]

chaging the sensor is a very good idea, and cleaning Mass air with ether brake clean or mass air cleaner [no carb cleaner leaves residue can couse problems ]will make a big diferance in performance

 

[badass98svt]

Yup, needs to be swapped if it's broken. Fairly easy, as long as it breaks loose.