Hi there Your video is exactly what i was looking for. Although i am searching to buy a sensor online and i am not 100% sure which one is the correct for my model (ford ka 2008). Is there any source online that i can check? Or maybe you can give a link of which sensor you got? Thank you for your time
Thanks for your positive feedback. Regarding the Oxygen/ Lambda sensor (NGK), I didn't purchase this online, as I got it from a trustworthy local auto factor parts supplier for about £60.00, however I can recommend Europarts who have got a Bosch Lambda Sensor (before catalytic converter) Product Code: 710770407 for £63.99 with Free delivery for orders above £25. Hope this helps
Hello, Just like your thermostat housing this video was of great help to me! I made to sure to sufficiently tighten the sensor for instance, had no smoke escape when I started her up. On my vehicle I had both the code P0030 for the sensor, which is now gone, but alas also a warning for an open circuit/circuit malfunction. This will be a bit trickier to diagnose and solve. Moreover, an aftermarket bluetooth radio I had previously installed is no longer turning on. It might be unrelated but as it occured after fiddling with the HO2S yesterday, and it happened as well a few months ago under the same circumstances (though that time disconnecting and reconnecting the wires saw it turn on again; no such luck this time. As I've noticed on other videos you manage to find quite detailed and specific technical information on this model I was wondering if you could point me to the resource(s) where you've found them. Also any tips and guidance on diagnosing the open circuit would be much appreciated! Swapping out a part is no longer daunting, much in the same wiring completely is, but diagnosing would already be something. From there I can always decide to hand over a precise and detailed mission to my mechanic :) Thanks for the video in any case! the sensor install was a breeze. Kind regards, Pim
Pleased all went well with replacing the sensor. As regards the radio, check the fuse and fuse holder F26 (F35 for models after September 1999) try inspecting the electrical connections at the back of the radio for damage or dirt. The audio circuit operates from the ignition switch only. Regarding the open circuit / malfunction error I would have thought you would have another error code number as well. If you have no other symptoms and this error is only displayed by the OBD analyser, I wonder if it is a false error. Best check with your mechanic. Regarding technical information, I do refer to the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual 5567 which has all the circuit wiring diagrams which is quite useful. Hope all goes well with the car.
@@yuckybear5026 After replacing the sensor I no longer get the fault code for it. It does give me a P0171E0 system too lean code. I'm planning on changing the fuel filter as I suspect it hasn't ever been done. There's also very minor carbon build up on the throttle body which may be letting air leak in? Thanks for the info on the fuse for the radio. Is there a visual tell? Also on the old lambda sensor there was some green copper oxidation on two of the four pins. Might this be the open circuit? Would I attempt to clean this? Or have my mechanic swap the receiving connecter for this sensor?
Regarding P0171E0 system too lean code, could try cleaning the connector first with switch cleaner. I suspect you could be right to replace the fuel filter, but as this is located under the car so you need to jack it up with axle stand while wearing safety goggles as risk of fuel splashing out. Might be best to leave this with your mechanic. The radio fuse is ‘marked up’ behind the fuse box (F35 is in the bottom row, second from right) below the driver’s side of the facia or check the voltage at the radio connector with a meter.
I figured I'd give you an update, the switch cleaner has resolved the issue. Looks like it was getting an open circuit fault due to the corrosion. The contact cleaner has removed all of the corrosion, thank you very much for the tip! All is well with the old girl :) @@yuckybear5026 I never expected working on your own car to be this fun.
Hi there
Your video is exactly what i was looking for. Although i am searching to buy a sensor online and i am not 100% sure which one is the correct for my model (ford ka 2008). Is there any source online that i can check? Or maybe you can give a link of which sensor you got? Thank you for your time
Thanks for your positive feedback. Regarding the Oxygen/ Lambda sensor (NGK), I didn't purchase this online, as I got it from a trustworthy local auto factor parts supplier for about £60.00, however I can recommend Europarts who have got a Bosch Lambda Sensor (before catalytic converter) Product Code: 710770407 for £63.99 with Free delivery for orders above £25. Hope this helps
Hello,
Just like your thermostat housing this video was of great help to me!
I made to sure to sufficiently tighten the sensor for instance, had no smoke escape when I started her up.
On my vehicle I had both the code P0030 for the sensor, which is now gone, but alas also a warning for an open circuit/circuit malfunction.
This will be a bit trickier to diagnose and solve. Moreover, an aftermarket bluetooth radio I had previously installed is no longer turning on. It might be unrelated but as it occured after fiddling with the HO2S yesterday, and it happened as well a few months ago under the same circumstances (though that time disconnecting and reconnecting the wires saw it turn on again; no such luck this time.
As I've noticed on other videos you manage to find quite detailed and specific technical information on this model I was wondering if you could point me to the resource(s) where you've found them. Also any tips and guidance on diagnosing the open circuit would be much appreciated! Swapping out a part is no longer daunting, much in the same wiring completely is, but diagnosing would already be something. From there I can always decide to hand over a precise and detailed mission to my mechanic :)
Thanks for the video in any case! the sensor install was a breeze.
Kind regards,
Pim
Pleased all went well with replacing the sensor. As regards the radio, check the fuse and fuse holder F26 (F35 for models after September 1999) try inspecting the electrical connections at the back of the radio for damage or dirt. The audio circuit operates from the ignition switch only. Regarding the open circuit / malfunction error I would have thought you would have another error code number as well. If you have no other symptoms and this error is only displayed by the OBD analyser, I wonder if it is a false error. Best check with your mechanic. Regarding technical information, I do refer to the Haynes Owners Workshop Manual 5567 which has all the circuit wiring diagrams which is quite useful. Hope all goes well with the car.
@@yuckybear5026 After replacing the sensor I no longer get the fault code for it. It does give me a P0171E0 system too lean code. I'm planning on changing the fuel filter as I suspect it hasn't ever been done. There's also very minor carbon build up on the throttle body which may be letting air leak in?
Thanks for the info on the fuse for the radio. Is there a visual tell?
Also on the old lambda sensor there was some green copper oxidation on two of the four pins. Might this be the open circuit? Would I attempt to clean this? Or have my mechanic swap the receiving connecter for this sensor?
Regarding P0171E0 system too lean code, could try cleaning the connector first with switch cleaner. I suspect you could be right to replace the fuel filter, but as this is located under the car so you need to jack it up with axle stand while wearing safety goggles as risk of fuel splashing out. Might be best to leave this with your mechanic. The radio fuse is ‘marked up’ behind the fuse box (F35 is in the bottom row, second from right) below the driver’s side of the facia or check the voltage at the radio connector with a meter.
I figured I'd give you an update, the switch cleaner has resolved the issue. Looks like it was getting an open circuit fault due to the corrosion. The contact cleaner has removed all of the corrosion, thank you very much for the tip! All is well with the old girl :) @@yuckybear5026
I never expected working on your own car to be this fun.