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Old 08-09-2008, 01:28 PM
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Exclamation Need Help ASAP: What Sensor is this? And why is it Dragging Underneath my Car?

Kept hearing a clicking noise as I was driving today, thought it was just a rock stuck in the tire. But when i looked underneath I saw this sensor hanging down on to the ground.







What is it for? I don't have any lights on on the dash. It is located on the pass side, just to the left of the header.

I need to know so i can order a new one, and so i know whether it should be driven or not?


A quick response would be greatly appreciated!!
Old 08-09-2008, 01:33 PM
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Looks like an O2 sensor plug with a pin position assureance connector.
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
Looks like an O2 sensor plug with a pin position assureance connector.
I have LTs and only one 02 sensor, the other one was tuned out, do i still need this connector?
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thats an O2 sensor connecter.
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Originally Posted by KyleLs1
I have LTs and only one 02 sensor, the other one was tuned out, do i still need this connector?
u mean u have the front 2, with the rear 2 tuned out right?
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Originally Posted by Phoenix 5.7
u mean u have the front 2, with the rear 2 tuned out right?
Thats what i meant, sorry,

what will happen if this is not connected??
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youll get a SES light for not having a rear 02 hooked up. but you said its tuned out so if you dont have a light on now, dont worry about it. Just zip tie it up out of the way.
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Originally Posted by primer84z
youll get a SES light for not having a rear 02 hooked up. but you said its tuned out so if you dont have a light on now, dont worry about it. Just zip tie it up out of the way.
Thats the answer i was hoping for.. thx!!!
Supposed to go on a bit of a road trip tomorrow and i don't want any problems
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Originally Posted by KyleLs1
I have LTs and only one 02 sensor, the other one was tuned out, do i still need this connector?
The connector is ruined so there is no use in keeping it. Cut it off 3 inches from the connector and then keep the connector. The pins and CPA are valuable and you can use them for other things.
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Cool thx! I just zip tied it out of the way for now
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Originally Posted by 2002_Z28_Six_Speed
The connector is ruined so there is no use in keeping it. Cut it off 3 inches from the connector and then keep the connector. The pins and CPA are valuable and you can use them for other things.
Thats what I did, I cut that connector off (female ends) then I cut the male ends off the old rear O2's, spliced them togehter and ended up with free O2 extensions for the new LT's.




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