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    Oxygen Sensors: Functionality & General Troubleshooting

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    Oxygen sensors measure the amount of oxygen in exhaust gases to help ensure optimal air-fuel ratios for combustion. They operate properly at temperatures over 600 degrees F and have a heater element to reach this quickly. Wide band oxygen sensors have electrodes and channels to measure oxygen levels. Fault codes indicate issues like poisoning, overheating, or inconsistent signals between intake and outlet sensors.

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    Oxygen Sensors: Functionality & General Troubleshooting

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    Oxygen sensors measure the amount of oxygen in exhaust gases to help ensure optimal air-fuel ratios for combustion. They operate properly at temperatures over 600 degrees F and have a heater element to reach this quickly. Wide band oxygen sensors have electrodes and channels to measure oxygen levels. Fault codes indicate issues like poisoning, overheating, or inconsistent signals between intake and outlet sensors.

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    Oxygen sensors measure the amount of oxygen in exhaust gases to help ensure optimal air-fuel ratios for combustion. They operate properly at temperatures over 600 degrees F and have a heater element to reach this quickly. Wide band oxygen sensors have electrodes and channels to measure oxygen levels. Fault codes indicate issues like poisoning, overheating, or inconsistent signals between intake and outlet sensors.

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    Oxygen Sensors: Functionality & General Troubleshooting

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    Oxygen sensors measure the amount of oxygen in exhaust gases to help ensure optimal air-fuel ratios for combustion. They operate properly at temperatures over 600 degrees F and have a heater element to reach this quickly. Wide band oxygen sensors have electrodes and channels to measure oxygen levels. Fault codes indicate issues like poisoning, overheating, or inconsistent signals between intake and outlet sensors.

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    Oxygen Sensors

    Functionality & General Troubleshooting


    Oxygen Sensors
     Oxygen sensor voltage –
    ranges from 0 to 1
     Typically 0.45 =
    Stoichiometric
     Neither rich nor lean
     Sensor must reach 600
    degrees F to operate
    properly
     Takes a minimum of 15
    seconds to get up to
    operating temperature.
    Oxygen Sensors
    Oxygen Sensors

     Heater element inside


    an oxygen sensor.
     To get the sensor at
    working temperature as
    soon as possible, a
    heater is often installed.
    This will bring the
    sensor on operating
    temperature very
    quickly.
    Wide Band Oxygen Sensor

    1. Cell with electrodes


    2. Sensor heater
    3. Outside air channel
    4. Measuring cell
    5. Diffusion channel
    6. Electrode (positive)
    7. Power source
    8. Ceramic material
    9. Electrode (negative)
    Wide Band Oxygen Sensor
    Oxygen Sensor Connector

    Oxygen Sensor Harness Adapter


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    Oxygen Sensor Adverse Conditions
     Poisoning – contamination of the internal portion of the sensor in
    charge of the electro-chemical reaction of the O2 sensor
    – Reduces the sensor’s ability to perform by binding with the specific
    element inside the sensor
    – Silicone is one of the most common causes
    • Cummins does not recommend the use of silicone or silicone
    based lubricants in any of the systems that are upstream of any
    oxygen sensors
     Reference Chamber Suffocation – insufficient ambient air reaching
    the reference chamber
    – Grease, coolant, or other contamination
     Thermal Cracking – can occur when moisture/condensation comes in
    contact with sensor
    – Can cause crack that cannot be seen with the naked eye
    – Rapid cooling cracks internal portion of the sensor

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    Oxygen Sensor Heating Element
     Heated Oxygen Sensor
    – Heating element
    operates on delay
    • Turbine Intake
    Temperature sensor
    must meet minimum
    threshold
    • Entering closed loop
    operation can take from
    seconds up to minutes
    – Moisture/dew present on
    oxygen sensors can
    damage internal
    components

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    Oxygen Sensor Fault Code Examples
    Fault Code Description
    1861: Aftertreatment Intake Oxygen Sensor - CM2180 - Disagreement between the two
    Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect oxygen sensors.
    CM2380 - Slow transitioning signal in either
    conditions, lean or rich
    1862: Aftertreatment Outlet Oxygen Sensor CM2180 & CM2380- High voltage reading
    Circuit - Voltage Above Normal or Shorted to detected on signal or return line for outlet sensor
    High Source

    1864: Aftertreatment Outlet Oxygen Sensor - CM2180 - Out of spec voltage coming from
    Data Erratic, Intermittent, or Incorrect outlet sensor.
    CM2380 - Slow transitioning signal from rich
    condition to lean condition
    3436: Aftertreatment Intake Oxygen Sensor - CM2180 & CM2380 - Sustained lean condition.
    Data Valid But Above Normal Operating Range -
    Moderately Severe Level

    6396: Engine Exhaust O2 Sensor Closed Loop CM2180 - Sustained lean or rich condition.
    Operation - Data Erratic, Intermittent, or CM2380 - This fault code is not used in
    Incorrect* calibrations for the CM2380.

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