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2001 Honda Civic Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Catalytic converter.
Mileage: 86,000 miles.

Asked on November 15, 2012

Honda Civic Sensor Problem

What is the purpose of the o2 being located inside the catliytic converter? can i not just put a fitting behide the convertor an locate my o2 sensor there?
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Replied on November 16, 2012

O2 sensors are never inside the catalytic converter. It is either before or after which can be on the catalytic converter housing. There must be a reason why it has to be there and if you shift it somewhere, the readings could be inaccurate.

I wonder why you would want to relocate the O2 sensor?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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