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Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results Access

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DESCRIPTION
The Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results allows access to the on-board Oxygen Sensor (O2S) fault limits and actual values during the OBD II Drive Cycle. The test cycle has specific operating conditions that must be met (engine temperature, load, etc.) for completion. This information helps to determine the efficiency of the exhaust catalyst. Listed are the tests and test identification numbers that are available.

RETRIEVING OXYGEN SENSOR MONITORING TEST RESULTS

New Generation STAR (NGS) Tester
1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection.
2. Connect NGS to OBD II Data Link Connector (DLC).
3. Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION menu (OPTIONAL).
4. Select NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL.
5. Select year, engine, model with the a appropriate qualifier, if needed (i.e., transmission, 49 state, California) (OPTIONAL).
6. Follow operating instructions from the menu (i.e., key ON).
7. Select GENERIC OBD II FUNCTIONS.
8. If all the OBD II monitors are not complete, press CONT.
9. Select OXYGEN SENSOR TESTS.
10. Select the appropriate oxygen sensor test.