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1995 850 Turbo 02 sensor clean instead of replace?

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1992 - 1997 850, including 850 R, 850 T-5R, 850 T-5, 850 GLT
1997 - 2000 S70, S70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70, V70 AWD
1997 - 2000 V70-XC
1997 - 2004 C70

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2012
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Year and Model: 1995 850
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1995 850 Turbo 02 sensor clean instead of replace?

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I am getting a check engine light of front oxygen sensor, and am wondering will I help by removing the sensor and cleaning it off? Thanks for the advice.

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Tried it, doesn't work. You can learn from my time wasted. It's not dirt that causes the issue
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2012
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Just replaced the O2 sensor with a new Bosch, 55 on eBay, light gone.

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Post by misha »

If you have proper resistance on heater wires,then you can remove o2 and soak it in petrol overnight or you can clean it in ultrasonic bath,like injectors.

Cleaning is possible and successfull only if heater circuit is working.
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