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Oxygen (O2) Sensor Heater (2.5L Only)

  1. Unplug O2 sensor connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between sensor terminals. +B and HT. See Fig 1. Replace sensor if resistance is not within 5.1-6.3 Ohms.
  2. A Code No. 21 is also an indicator of a problem in O2 sensor circuit. Code No. 21 will set if O2 sensor heater circuit opens or shorts to ground on HT wire from sensor to ECU.
Fig 1: Testing Oxygen Sensor Heater
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