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avtuvy 10-25-2009 04:40 PM

How to determine which O2 sensor is bad
 
The check engine light is on, I checked with a scanner and the code is listed below, it does not tell me which one of the two sensors is bad. How can I determine that, I would appreciate any help

Code: P1166 HO2S11 Heater Circuit Fault.

Engine Info:
2000 Honda Accord EX 4 Cyl
F23A4

PAhonda 10-25-2009 07:29 PM

Heated O2 Sensor 1 bank 1

Its the one upstream of the catalytic converter.

avtuvy 10-25-2009 07:51 PM

O2 Sensor,
 
Thank you for the quick response, is that the one on the exhaust manifold in the engine compartment?

PAhonda 10-25-2009 08:06 PM

Yes.

There are some resistance tests that you can do on that sensor to see if the circuit is open. You can download a shop manual from the online manuals link in the DIY section to get the proper procedures.

JimBlake 10-26-2009 08:16 AM

Unplug the sensor & look for 2 same-color (black?) wires from the sensor itself. Measure resistance between them. Normally should be 10-40 ohms, but I think you have the ULEV engine so I'm not sure if the preheater is the same wattage.

But normally if a heater fails, it'll go to open-circuit.

If the heater resistance is OK, the next thing is to check for power at those 2 wires coming from the car. One should get battery voltage as soon as the engine's running, the other will be near-ground. The ground side goes thru the ECU, so it may have some resistance to a good body-ground.


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