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► Inspecting the Idle Air Control Valve - P0505
► Jerky steering wheel Fix - Honda Civic
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► Pass Smog Check - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Alternator - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Brake Pads - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Brake Rotor Disc
► Repairing the Distributor - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Front Hub Bearing
► Repairing the Fuel Filter - Honda Civic
► Repairing the PCV Valve - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Radiator - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Speed Sensor - Honda
► Repairing the Starter - Honda Civic
► Repairing the Thermostat - Honda Civic
► Replacing Exhaust Pipe Gasket
► Replacing Front Rear Shocks - Honda
► Replacing the CYP Sensor - Honda
► Replacing the Fuel Pump - Honda Civic
► Replacing the Oxygen Sensor - Honda
► Saving Gas - Honda Civic
► Stolen Car and Kill Switches - Honda
► Trouble Codes (MIL / CEL) - Honda Civic
► Washing Machine Repair - Bad Motor

      

Engine Oil ChangeBrake Pad ReplacementBrake Disc Replacement
Axle ReplacementHead Light Bulb ReplacementSide Door Window Replacement
Alternator ReplacementBattery ReplacementTransmission Clutch Replacement
Front Hub Bearing ReplacementStarter ReplacementFuel Filter Replacement

Replacing the Oxygen Sensor - Honda

My engine malfunction light came on the other day. Fortunately, I had mobile access to the internet to determine the description of the problem from an error code chart.





Honda Civic Check Engine Light (CEL) or Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL)



The Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) came up with error 41 which refers to the Heated Oxygen Sensor. The Oxygen Sensor for the vehicle is conveniently located right under the hood against the exhaust manifold and is responsible for measuring the oxygen content after combustion so the onboard computer can make the proper adjustments for the fuel to air ratio.





Heated Oxygen Sensor on front Exhaust Manifold



So after driving for over 260,000 miles, my original oxygen sensor finally failed but performed considerably well after a decade and a half of service.

Since the worst case scenario for running on a bad oxygen sensor would be poor gas mileage, I was still able to drive to the nearest auto parts store to buy a new oxygen sensor.





New Heated Oxygen Sensor with 4-Pin Connector



Here's how I replaced my heated oxygen sensor:

I needed my 22mm oxygen sensor flare wrench and WD40 lubricant to complete this easy job.





WD40 Oil Lubricant Spray with 22mm Oxygen Sensor Wrench



1. Released the bottom latch on the wire harness then released the upper latch on the wire harness to disconnect the wire connector.





4-Pin Oxygen Sensor Wire Harness Connector



2. Slipped out the wire from support frame.

3. Removed the 10mm bolts holding the manifold cover.

4. Removed the manifold cover though wire harness.





Exhaust Manifold with Cover removed



5. Used the 22mm oxygen sensor wrench while applying oil lubricant along the threads after every turn to loosen and remove the oxygen sensor.

6. Installed and torqued the new oxygen sensor at 33 lbs/ft.

Honda Civic Repairs - Oxygen Sensor ReplacementCost (2013)
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