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Oxygen Sensor: Description and Operation






The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S):
- are located in the exhaust system
- react with the oxygen in the exhaust gases and generate a voltage based on this reaction.

A low voltage indicates too much oxygen or a lean condition.

A high voltage indicates not enough oxygen or a rich condition.