Re: <E28> O2 sensor info.. Wire broken..

["David Orr" <orrs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Ron,

     I believe the white wires are for the preheater so I don't think this
would contribute
to the lean condition. You may want to have the O2 sensor checked and
replaced since
it was so hot.

Dave Orr

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From: "Ron J" <ron@domain.elided>
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Sent: Friday, February 21, 2003 3:42 PM
Subject: <E28> O2 sensor info.. Wire broken..


> Hi All,
>
> Today I was getting the exhaust system looked at due to the little fire,
and
> having another hangar put in.  When the car was up on the hoist, I was
> looking at the undercarriage, and noticed that the O2 sensor had one of
the
> wires broken.  There were 3 wires, 1 black, 2 white, and one  of the white
> ones was broken off.    I am wondering if this is also contribuiting to
the
> lean running condition of the car... Anyone know?
>
> Secondly Is the O2 sensor calibrates specifically for the car, or is it an
> interchangable one that is used for other cars as well.
>
> As for the exhaust.,  I had them add some heat sheilds around the
resonators
> to make sure it doesnt happen again, though I doubt it will since the lean
> condition seems to have disappeared.
>
> The car runs a lot smoother now, accelerates a lot better, and seems to be
> using less gas.
>
> Cheers
> Ron J
> 85 535i
> 73 911s 2.7
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