1979 1993 fox body mustang oxygen o2 fox body sensors tech info o2 sensors read the amount of oxygen in your exhaust to adjust airfuel ratios. Usually the problem that causes o2 sensors to fail often is the way theyre mounted.
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Fox body o2 sensor. This video is for folks that might be confused with the 02 harnesses discussions on the net for 87 93 ford mustang 50 efi cars. Thats not to say they have to be on top of the h pipe but on the side of it at least 90 and some exhaust companies put them on the bottom. The computer will throw codes 41 andor 91 for possible o2 sensor failures. Get your 1979 1993 mustang wired up the right way with late model restorations fox body wiring harnesses. Replacing a broken or worn out mustang o2 sensor will improve power increase fuel economy and keep that dreaded check engine light from distracting you while youre at the wheel. Low voltage at idle if you still have an aging 2g alternator in your fox check your voltage at 1000rpm it should be at 138 to 142 volts.
This video shows what happens when you have the wrong oxygen sensor harness hooked up to your fox body mustangs 5 speed computer how to spot this in your data logs how to fix the computer and. They will also cause a check engine light and could cause you to fail state inspections. The individual o2 sensor should read between 020 to 090v at idle. Keep in mind that you can only buy the newer style solenoids 88 93 so if you have an older fox you will need a new bracket and modify your harness with the newer style connectors. 1979 1993 foxbody mustang o2 sensors one of the forgotten parts of the exhaust system is the mustang o2 sensor. The computer uses the o2 sensors to test the function of the thermactor system and will throw a code if theres no change in o2 sensor readings.
They can create codes 44 45 46 94 95 and 96. The fox body mustang wiring harness can be chewed up by rats if the car has been sitting for a long time. A malfunctioning sensor can cause lean and rich conditions while illuminating your check engine light. They should be pointed in some sort of a downward angle and slightly backwards. 1979 1993 fox body mustang emission engine sensors tech info faulty 79 93 fox body emission sensors can cause your motor to run rough decrease fuel mileage and lose performance. 1979 1993 fox body mustang wiring.
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