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HOMESERVICE MANUALSDODGE AND RAM1996CARAVAN L4-2.4L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSOXYGEN SENSORTESTING AND INSPECTIONSENSOR FUNCTIONAL TEST
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHC
Sensor Functional Test
1996 Dodge and Ram Caravan L4-2.4L DOHCSECTION Sensor Functional Test
Oxygen Sensor And Connector:
CAUTION: Use a high impedance [1] Digital Volt Ohm Meter (DVOM) ONLY, when testing components on computerized vehicles.
1. Make sure the vehicle is at normal operating temperature. Run the engine at 2,500 rpm for 3 minutes with the transmission in PARK (A/T) or NEUTRAL (M/T).
CAUTION: To avoid damaging sensor, voltmeter must be set in Volts mode only, (not ohms).
2. With engine OFF, connect the negative lead of the DVOM to engine ground. Set the DVOM to read DC VOLTS. Disconnect the oxygen sensor (O2S) electrical connector and connect the positive lead of the DVOM to the oxygen sensor signal wire.
3. Start engine. Create a lean condition for 10 seconds. Voltage should decrease to 0.2 volt or less and remain there.
4. Create a rich condition for 10 seconds. Voltage should increase to 0.8 volt or more and remain there.
5. If sensor fails to vary according to the test steps above, the sensor is defective.
6. Connect sensor and clear codes.
Remarks:
[1] Minimum 10 Meg (10,000,000) ohm input impedance.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.