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1. O2 Heater Element

NOTE: Allow the O2 Sensor to cool down to room temperature.

Turn the ignition off.

Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector.

NOTE: Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary.

Measure the resistance of the O2 Sensor Heater element at the O2 Sensor harness connector.

Fig 1: Measuring Resistance Of O2 Sensor Heater Element At O2 Sensor Harness Connector
G01859914Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Is the O2 Sensor Heater element resistance between 8.5 and 9.5 ohms? 

  1. Yes  >> Go To 2
  2. No  >> Replace the Oxygen Sensor. See FUEL SYSTEM article.

    See POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - VER 2  .