1996 Chevy Truck oxygen sensors

1996 CHEVROLET TRUCK
318,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LUCY01
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Hello, my check engine light came on so I had a buddy read the code with his scan tool. It came up as "po 160 o2 sensor no activity detected bank 2 sensor 2". The internet indicated that this was the o2 sensor on the passenger side after the catalytic converter, so I replaced it and cleared the code by disconnecting the battery for 20 minutes or so then let it sit without starting for 1/2 hour. When I went to drive, the light did go out at startup but came on again in about 2 km of driving. I read the code again and exactly the same message came up. I bought 2 sensors but do not want to replace the other one unless I'm sure because if it's not the problem I will take it back, they are expensive.
Sep 2, 2010 at 11:34 AM
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HMAC300
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what you have is no activity at the O2 sensor. Meaning it could have a bad ground, a broken wire or poor connection or an engine problem. The one you replaced may not have been bad to begin with. Take it to a pro so he can check what is really wrong....
Sep 2, 2010 at 6:01 PM