Generation III External Engine LS1 | LS6 | Bolt-Ons | Intakes | Exhaust | Ignition | Accessories
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Need help asap please o2 sensors

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 12:30 AM
  #1  
speedfreak2685's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 765
Likes: 0
Default Need help asap please o2 sensors

I got my car tuned last weekend and my tuner said I had a bad passenger side o2 sensor. I only have the front sensors turned on because I have long tubes with no cats. The one that went bad was a factory o2 and I had a aftermarket Bosch in the drives side. I bought a new Bosch to replace the bad one and I had a year warrantee on the other Bosch in the drivers side so I got a free replacement for that one as well so I would have two completly new sensors. I was letting the car idle for about 5 minutes today and when I went to give it a little gas to let the clutch out it acted like it was trying to break up or something. I gave it a ton of gas to clear it up and once I got going it drove fine. It drives fine while leaving a stop light after idleing for a few. It just does this when I first start it up. It drove completly perfect untill I changed these o2 sensors (even with the bad one) and never did this. I heard these sensors arent the best but they should work I would think. Can those two sensors be really throwing the tune off that bad? Should I go get two more replacements? I was supposed to go to the dyno in the morning but am very hessitant now with this problem. Can someone please help!?!?!!?
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:44 AM
  #2  
Zaxz28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 344
Likes: 0
Default

I think it can, I would replace them if they are still under warranty. I have heard good and bad about bosch, but if it won't cost anything why not do it....
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:50 AM
  #3  
robsls1's Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: Downers Grove, IL
Default

Do a search here for how to reset the ecm. I had a the same issue and had to have the ecm relearn everything. It will clear code and allow the car top relearn the O2 sensors. You can try that.
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:57 AM
  #4  
Zaxz28's Avatar
TECH Apprentice
 
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 344
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by robsls1
Do a search here for how to reset the ecm. I had a the same issue and had to have the ecm relearn everything. It will clear code and allow the car top relearn the O2 sensors. You can try that.
Good point didn't even think of that.
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 11:02 AM
  #5  
speedfreak2685's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 765
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by robsls1
Do a search here for how to reset the ecm. I had a the same issue and had to have the ecm relearn everything. It will clear code and allow the car top relearn the O2 sensors. You can try that.

As soon as I put them in I ran up to auto zone and got the codes erased. Is this the same thing as reseting the pcm?
Doing a reset on the pcm won't effect the tune will it?
Reply
Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:54 PM
  #6  
'00zbird's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: Wichita, KS
Default

It shouldn't. When you get a tune it changes all the parameters that the computer uses to control things. Resetting the pcm makes it do all of the initial checks for various systems in your car (i.e., misfire monitor checks, emissions systems checks etc.) Basically, resetting your pcm will only make it touch base with every system in your car.
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2009 | 09:01 AM
  #7  
speedfreak2685's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 765
Likes: 0
Default

So how do you reset the pcm? I did a search and the only thing I came up with was un-hooking the battery for 30 minutes. Is that it?
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:14 AM
  #8  
redbird555's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,444
Likes: 9
From: Pompano Beach FL
Default

Yup mine only takes a few mins though to reset
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:15 AM
  #9  
JonCR96Z's Avatar
TECH Junkie
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (33)
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,006
Likes: 19
From: Asheboro, NC
Default

Where are you located?
Reply
Old Oct 25, 2009 | 11:42 AM
  #10  
speedfreak2685's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Resident
20 Year Member
iTrader: (12)
 
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 765
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by JonCR96Z
Where are you located?
Pm sent
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 PM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE