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ongoing O2 sensor problems 850 1994

The problem started with a check engine light and code 435 at least once a week. It eventually started to set a catalytic converter fault so I broke down and changed the front one with a universal sensor that the auto parts store recommended. Gas mileage stayed at 17 mpg and I got a CE light twice a day. Returned that one & got the correct Bosch. Gas mileage immediately went back to 22 mpg(city) but now I get a recurring 212 & 153 fault (w/CE light). Will changing the rear one fix this or should I save my $150 and look for a broken hose, etc.? I see this topic here quite frequently and I was wondering if someone had found a permanent cure for this. By the way, engine code is B5234T. Thanks for any help you might have.

Doug (94 855T)








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    ongoing O2 sensor problems 850 1994

    Get the correct parts from FCPGroton.com the one in front of the converter is #15097 ($115.00) and the one for the aft side of the converter is #15062 ($108). These are heated sensors and often its the heater element inside the sensor that goes bad. Some of the cheap ones you get at PepBoys, AutoZone, etc. are not heated or heat to the wrong internal temperature and that still triggers the CE light. You can get a 1-5-3 code with either (or both) sensor(s) bad. Same with a 2-1-2 code. Change them both at the same time and with the correct parts. Good luck ........ Mike








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      ongoing O2 sensor problems 850 1994

      Thanks. I was having trouble finding a supplier who could tell me the exact part #. This whole CE light thing is getting to be a real nightmare.








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    ongoing O2 sensor problems 850 1994

    I'm working through an '95 850 O2 problem myself; CE comes and goes, currently gone. the buzz on the board is that having these tow codes occur together is an indication of something other than dual failures, more likely vacumn leaks or poor/dirty connections as a dual failure is reportedly rare. In my case I replaced the front O2 with a Walker unit about 6 months ago at 110K miles. I got the 521 code and have managed to clear it up right now by trying to access the connector end of the sensor, removing and reinstalling the airbox hoses, reconnecting harnesses and cleaning connections, all in trying to get to the bloody O2 connector. I bought one of the Bosch 15715 universals from Pep boys for $50 and was ready to reinstall a new sensor when the CE light went out. We'll see. It is frustrating to hunt these down. Access is difficult but it seems the O2 sensors themselves are reliable but the system is very sensitive to changes in voltage, hence keeping everything clean and tight is half the battle. Good luck.
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    ongoing O2 sensor problems 850 1994

    I had not have this problem yet, but from reading this board I noted that the O2 sensor codes could be set up by a broken vacuum line - get everything out of the way and check/replace the lines, then clear the code







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