Oxygen sensor location? I need to replace

Tiny
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Where is the bank 1 sensor 1 located on a 1999 Grand AM
Monday, May 4th, 2009 AT 4:37 PM

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Tiny
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This guide can help us with the diagrams below showing the oxygen sensor location.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, May 4th, 2009 AT 4:53 PM
Tiny
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I have a actron auto scanner plugged it into the car it showed that it had a ho2s sensor 1 insufficient switching problem. Where is this located thank you
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Sorry, I don't have a picture. The number one sensor would the first one in the exhaust. I believe it is a one wire sensor.

If your scanner shows live engine data, does the sensor switch off idle?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Computer problem
1996 Pontiac Grand Am 6 cyl Automatic

i had my car put on a computer and a bad oxygen sensor came up where could I find that
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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They are located on one of two places, either the exhaust system before the catalytic converter, or on the exhaust manifold.

Let me know if you find it.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:16 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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We just changed all of our sensors and the o2 sensor keeps reading and my check engine light keeps coming up, now my car shakes when driving? Is my o2 sensor faulty and can that make my car shake.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Nothing was wrong with your o2 sensors. They were doing there job. A code never identifies bad parts, just failed systems.

What is the codes?

Roy
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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The only one that's coming up is P0140, but now my car is shaking.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Circuit Description
In order to control emissions, a catalytic converter is used to convert harmful exhaust emissions into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide.

The PCM has the capability to monitor this process by using a Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S 2). The HO2S 2, located in the exhaust stream past the catalytic converter, produces an output signal which indicates the storage capacity of the catalyst; this in turn indicates the catalyst's ability to convert exhaust emissions effectively. If the catalyst is functioning properly, the HO2S 2 signal will be far less active than the signal produced by the front Oxygen Sensor (O2S 1).

If the oxygen sensor pigtail wiring, connector or terminal are damaged, the entire oxygen sensor assembly must be replaced. DO NOT attempt to repair the wiring, connector or terminals. In order for the sensor to function properly, it must have a clean air reference provided to it. This clean air reference is obtained by way of the oxygen sensor wire(s). Any attempt to repair the wires, connectors or terminals could result in the obstruction of the air reference and degrade oxygen sensor performance. Refer to Diaf
grams, Heated Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Repair.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

DTCs P0106, P0107, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0200, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0506, P0507, P1406, P1441 not set.
Engine has been running longer than 30 seconds.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) is greater than 4O°C (1O4°F).
Calculated Air Flow is greater than 14 g/s for 140 seconds.
Throttle Position (TP) is between 5% and 56%.
HO2S 2 remains between 425 mV and 460 mV for 125 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) will illuminate after two consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs with the fault active.
The PCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers.
A history DTC is stored.
Coolant fan turns ON.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The MIL will turn OFF after three consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.
DTC(s) can be cleared by using the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids
An intermittent may be caused by a poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the insulation.

Check for the following conditions:

Poor connection or damaged harness - Inspect PCM harness for open in CKT 1668. Check for the following conditions: Refer to Diagrams.
Improper mating
Broken locks
Improperly formed
Damaged terminals
Poor terminal to wire connection
Damaged harness
Intermittent test - Observe HO2S 2 on the scan tool while moving related connectors and wiring harness with the key ON. If the failure is induced, the HO2S 2 display will change. This may help isolate the location of the malfunction.

Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. The information is then stored on the scan tool for later reference.
This step determines if DTC P0140 is the result of a hard failure or an intermittent condition.

Disconnecting the HO2S 2 and jumpering CKT(s) 1668 and 1669 to ground will determine if the PCM or wiring or HO2S 2 is at fault.

Determines which circuit the fault is in. If CKT's 1668 and 1669 are OK, then the PCM connection or PCM is faulty.

Replacement PCM's must be reprogrammed. Refer to the latest Techline information for programming procedures.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
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Where is the oxygen sensor located in 1994 Pontaic Grand AM? So I can replace sensor
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_os_4.jpg


LH rear of engine compartment.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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1993 Pontiac Grand Am quad 4 mileage: 97,000. The oxygen sensor shorted out and I replaced the sensor. The car will start and run, turn off the engine and car will not restart. I can unhook the ground from battery for about thirty seconds and car will restart. If I turn off the engine again the car will not restart. What do I do?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Your car is equipped with a computer controlled engine management system. An independent automotive service center can scan your computer for fault or error codes. The information should pinpoint the malfunctioning components.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hi I have a 1999 pontiac grand am 2.4l 4 cyl with 82000 miles. 2 weeks ago my check engine light came on so it took it to 2 different auto parts stores and they hooked it up to the code reader. Both times it came up with the code po141 which is the oxygen sensor. It also says that it is bank 1 sensor 2. Can you tell me which sensor that is and where it is located? Is it an easy fix that I can do my self? Thank so much
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

Here is the sensor locations for both the 4 and 6 cylinder engines. Make sure you use a factory sensor or the gas mileage will suffer.

Here is a guide to help you see what you are in for.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

Cheers
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2020 AT 8:17 AM (Merged)
Tiny
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Yea I did notice a drop with a cheap sensor. Bank 1 sensor 2 was the one that is the 02 sensor that is the one right after the catalytic converter BTW
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