TB cleaner is an aerosol spray, not a liquid. Take the O2 sensor off and
clean it up with the spray.
jay & dana wrote:
> Thanks for the response Tony. I think I'll replace both at the same
> time. As far as the TB or carb cleaner you are talking about, is this
> added to the
> gas tank or poured down the TB (97 Dak )? I'm not to keen on pouring it
> down the TB as I've heard it just washes the crud down into the combustion
> chambers and spark plugs and I've just replaced my plugs with the 23's.
>
> Thanks again
> Jay
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: TonyC <acellan1@tampabay.rr.com>
> To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
> Date: December 31, 2001 3:36 PM
> Subject: DML: Re: O2 sensors
>
>
>>Some contaminants like anitfreeze will hose both O2 sensors. Otherwise,
> the
>>rearward basically monitors the condition of the catalytic converter,
>>while
>>the forward one tells the PCM the A/F mixture. I believe the forward one
> is
>>more likely to go bad. But if you are changing one, it's probably a good
>>idea to change both (if the wallet allows). As for cleaning them, I
> believe
>>that T/B or carb cleaner can be used. You can test them with an ohmmeter
> to
>>see if they are still within working parameters. Per my 98 FSM,
> "disconnect
>>the O2Sensor connector. Connect the ohmmeter test leads across the white
>>wire terminals. Resistance should be between 4.5 +/- .5 and 7 ohms.
>>Replace the sensor if the ohmmeter displays an infinity (open) reading."
>>
>>Hope that helps.
>>TonyC
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: jay & dana <jay&dana@telus.net>
>>To: DML <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
>>Date: Monday, December 31, 2001 5:51 PM
>>Subject: DML: O2 sensors
>>
>>
>>>In my 97, 318 Dak I have 2 O2 sensors (1 before and 1 aft the cat).
>>>Which
>>>one of these would be most likely to crap out first? And if changing one
>>>would it be a good idea to change them both at the same time? Also is
>>there
>>>anything that you can add to the fuel to help keep the O2 sensors clean?
>>>
>>>Thanks, and a safe and Happy New Year to all,
>>>TTYL in 02
>>>Jay & Dana
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
-- -andy andylevy@yahoo.com Maintainer, DML FAQ - http://www.dakota-truck.net/faq/ http://home.twcny.rr.com/andylevy/dakota/ '99 CC 4x4 318 auto
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