Oxygen Sensor

The O2 system will with ignition on and engine off have a normalized O2 voltage of around 5 volts as displayed on the DRBIII(R) or measured with a high impedance voltmeter. As the O2 Sensor starts generating a signal the voltage will move towards 2.5 volts. The voltage will typically vary between 2.5 volts and 3.5 volts on a normal running engine. The goal voltage is also typically between 2.5 and 3.5 volts. This implies that the 0-volt through 1-volt range that you are used to is still valid, only it is shifted up by a 2.5 volt offset. This 2.5 volt supply is being delivered through the sensor return line.