Actron Digital Multimeter CP7676 - Manual (Page 29)

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• Turn multimeter rotary switch to 200 Ω
range.
• View reading on display.
• Compare reading to manufacturer's
specification in vehicle service manual.
• Remove both test leads from sensor.
6. Connect BLACK test lead to sensor
GROUND pin.
• If sensor is 1-wire or 3-wire, then
GROUND is sensor housing.
• If sensor is 2-wire or 4-wire, then
GROUND is in sensor wiring harness.
• Refer to vehicle service manual for
Oxygen Sensor wiring diagram.
7. Connect RED test lead to sensor
SIGNAL pin.
8. Test Oxygen Sensor.
• Turn multimeter rotary switch to...
– 2V range for Zirconia Type Sensors.
– 200Ký range for Titania Type Sensors.
• Light propane torch.
• Firmly grasp sensor with a pair of
locking pliers.
• Thoroughly heat sensor tip as hot as
possible, but not “glowing.” Sensor tip
must be at 660°F to operate.
• Completely surround sensor tip with
flame to deplete sensor of oxygen (Rich
Condition).
• Multimeter display should read...
– 0.6V or greater for Zirconia Type
Sensors.
– an Ohmic(Resistance) value for Titania
Type Sensors. Reading will vary with
flame temperature.
• While still applying heat to sensor, move
flame such that oxygen can reach
sensor tip (Lean Condition).
• Multimeter display should read...
– 0.4V or less for Zirconia Type Sensors.
– an overrange condition for Titania Type
Sensors. (See Setting the Range on
page 6.)
9. Repeat Step 8 a few times to verify
results.
10.Extinguish Flame, let sensor cool, and
remove test leads.
11. Test Results.
Good Sensor:
• Heater Circuit resistance is within
manufacturer's specification.
• Oxygen Sensor output signal changed
when exposed to a rich and lean
condition.
Bad Sensor:
• Heater Circuit resistance is not within
manufacturer's specification.
• Oxygen Sensor output signal did not
change when exposed to a rich and lean
condition.
• Oxygen sensor output voltage takes
longer than 3 seconds to switch from a
rich to a lean condition.