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C4 System


Description

This sensor provides a variable voltage (in millivolts) that is actually an analog for the oxygen content in the exhaust gases. As the oxygen content increases (lean mixture), the voltage output from the sensor decreases proportionately and the oxygen content decreases (rich mixture), the voltage output increases proportionately. The ECM uses this voltage data to control the mixture control solenoid in the carburetor to maintain an optimum air/fuel mixture.


NOTE: The engine must be warmed to a predetermined temperature before the oxygen sensor voltage output is accepted by the ECM.