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Old 04-07-2008, 12:38 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by js9924 View Post
that is not the correct way to check the o2 sensor. you need to check the sensor when the car is running. the o2 puts out a very small millivolt reading check it by starting up the vehicle, then either pressing your probes through the shielding or by pressing pins into the wires and attaching your leads to the pins, you should be able to watch the millivolt reading fluctuate until it warms up then remain fairly constant you can check the heater when it is unplugged however. you do that by putting you ohmmeter probes at B+ and HT- which should be the two pins opposite the retaining clip on the harness. if you have trouble look at the FSM links in the sticky for pics. good luck

It looks like you are testing the heater and that is within spec
That is what I was looking for. THANK YOU!

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