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ZUKIWORLD Model Specific Suzuki Forum => Suzuki Sidekick, Vitara, Geo Tracker (Gen. 1 Platform) 1989-1998 => Topic started by: tuesdaysgone on May 22, 2011, 08:15:25 PM

Title: O2 sensors
Post by: tuesdaysgone on May 22, 2011, 08:15:25 PM

How many o2 sensors does the sidekick sport have?

How do I know if my o2 sensors have messed up?

Title: Re: O2 sensors
Post by: Drone637 on May 23, 2011, 10:56:51 AM

Usually a bad 02 sensor will throw an error and cause the Check Engine light to appear.  It will also show up in a vehicle running poorly when it first starts up or once it has warmed up and a drop in power or mileage.  This is due to the 02 sensor giving out bad readings.  I had an issue where it ran great when cold, poor when warm.  I also had a Jeep YJ that would develop a miss when cruising once the engine warmed up due to the engine running lean.

I believe they are a 60,000 mile replacement item, so it might not be bad idea to replace it along with the standard new plugs and wires when performing a tune-up.