1st Generation S-series (1983-1994) Tech Discuss 1st generation S-series (1983-1994) general tech topics here.

How many O2 sensors do I have?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 02-10-2009, 04:57 PM
s10machine's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 25
s10machine is an unknown quantity at this point
Default How many O2 sensors do I have?

Working on my 91 s10 Blazer, 4.3 4x4. Looking at Advance Auto's web site, they say I have two, an upstream and downstream.Downstream waseasy to get, down on the Y pipe. I assumed I could see the upstream sensor, in the manifold. When I went to remove it, I realized I had the wrong one, I think it is the coolant temp sensor over there, on the passengerside.

Sonow I'm not sure there is a secondo2 sensor, Haynes and Chilton only mention the one. So if there is only one, which should I put in there, upstream or downstream? I assume downstream, because it plug fits. But we can all see how fas assuming anything has got me. I appreciate any help you guys have to offer.
Thanks for checking me out.
 
  #2  
Old 02-10-2009, 06:22 PM
rdhack's Avatar
Starting Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 133
rdhack is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: How many O2 sensors do I have?

Mine only has one. Crawl under it and look. There will be one for sure just before the cat converter on the right side just behind the right front wheel. It is a single wire. Run your hand along the rest of the exhaust pipe (when cold) all the way to the muffler. I bet you do not find one.

 
  #3  
Old 02-10-2009, 06:52 PM
s10machine's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 25
s10machine is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: How many O2 sensors do I have?

Of course I found that one, it is the one I referred to as 'downstream'. I am trying to determine if there is another o2 sensor on a 4.3 from 91. Thanks tho
 
  #4  
Old 02-10-2009, 06:59 PM
rdhack's Avatar
Starting Member
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location:
Posts: 133
rdhack is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: How many O2 sensors do I have?

Downstream means AFTER the cat converter. The only one you probably have and found is upstream.
 
  #5  
Old 02-10-2009, 09:59 PM
swartlkk's Avatar
Administrator
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Waterloo, NY
Posts: 41,137
swartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond reputeswartlkk has a reputation beyond repute
Default RE: How many O2 sensors do I have?

Yep, the sensor you have found which is directly after the "Y" in the y-pipe and before the catalytic converter is the upstream sensor. If you do not have one behind the catalytic converter, then you only have one sensor.
 
  #6  
Old 02-10-2009, 10:25 PM
s10machine's Avatar
Beginning Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location:
Posts: 25
s10machine is an unknown quantity at this point
Default RE: How many O2 sensors do I have?

Okay, that is great, I only have one o2 sensor to worry about. Thanks swartlkk
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
melstal
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
7
03-31-2015 05:08 PM
scphill34
Lighting & Electrical
0
03-31-2013 09:41 PM
jeff771
Engine & Transmission
2
04-12-2012 11:37 AM
Supercity
Engine & Transmission
6
07-10-2011 01:23 PM
cjbehrens
2nd Generation S-series (1995-2005) Tech
5
02-28-2009 11:14 PM



Quick Reply: How many O2 sensors do I have?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:03 PM.