[V8] O2 sensor R&R Problem

[dsaad@icehouse.net]

The black wire is the signal wire - it is not a simple ground. You must get this
fixed or the motor will not run properly. It will run - in fact it may seem to
run just fine but emission tests will fail and power will most likely be reduced
as the ECU reverts to failsafe mode.

If I was me, I would try to get this back to original condition. Either order a
new connector if possible or get one from the junk yard. Audi/VW uses this type
of connector on most if not all cars. You should be able to find something that
works quite easily.

Dave

Quoting Eric Devansky <edevansky at gmail.com>:

> Joe~
> I beleve the black spade connector is just a ground wire.
>
> ~Eric
>
> On 11/13/05, Joe Griffith <jsgriffith3rd at yahoo.com> wrote:
> >
> > I tried to fix a surging on my new to me '91V8Q by replacing the O2 sensor
> > this morning but ran into a little bit of a problem.
> >
> > While I was trying to disconnect the single black wire with the spade
> > connection, I broke off the connection at the motor. ie the male end of
> the
> > connection.
> >
> > I'm not sure what to do now. I cant really see in there to tell if this
> > can be replaced?
> >
> > I found some info about changing the RPM sensor, that i believe is right
> > next to it, in the archives, but nothing about the O2 connection.
> >
> > Anybody know if this is able to be replaced? and if so any ideas on how?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > Joe
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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