What/why/how: Downstream O2 sensors (and catalytic converters) @CraigsDIY
What/why/how: Downstream O2 sensors (and catalytic converters)  @CraigsDIY
Uploaded December 2016 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Oxygen, lambda, or air/fuel sensors are a critical but ofttimes overlooked component of fuel injected engines. Further to my video about upstream sensors, here are a few points relating to downstream (after cat) O2 sensors and using them for some basic tests.

First O2 Sensor Basics video: youtu.be/ekf-Xy9nEwY

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OBD2 scan tool shown ~
Review: youtu.be/KdvnPC204zU
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