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h13: Check HEGO Sensor on Engines with VAM
Steps _Key Off
_Disconnect HEGO sensor from vehicle harness
_Remove air cleaner to gain access to air meter inlet. Using a standard wood lead pencil, prop the air meter door partway open.
_Connect DVOM to HEGO Signal at the sensor and battery negative post
_DVOM on 20 volt scale
_Start the engine and run at approximately 2000 rpm for 2 minutes
Result Does the DVOM indicate greater than 0.5 volts within 1 minute?
Direction YES

GO to Continue

NO

Remove pencil from Air Meter. Reinstall air cleaner. Replace HEGO sensor. Rerun Quick Test

Notes Vacuum/air leaks in non-EEC-IV areas could also cause Code 41. Check for:
Leaking vacuum actuator (e.g. A/C control motor)
Engine sealing
EGR system
PCV system
Lead contaminated HEGO sensor
Unmetered air leak between Air Meter and throttle body

HEGO Information:
ComponentHeated Exhaust Gas Oxygen Sensor
DescriptionThe HEGO sensor supplies the EEC with a signal that indicates a rich or lean condition during engine operation.
LocationThreaded into the turbo outlet elbow
Wire ColorsDark Green with Purple stripe
Grey with Yellow stripe
Black with Light Green stripe
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