1996 Ford Ranger check engine

1996 FORD RANGER
102,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SWEET122003_16
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check engine light is on. I had it scanned and the report came out

"O2 sensor responding slowly"

Why is the sensor responding slowly?

and which sensor is responding slowly? upstream or downstream sensor?
Feb 4, 2008 at 10:10 AM
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BLACKOP555
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what is the exact code you are getting?
Feb 4, 2008 at 11:17 AM
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SWEET122003_16
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bank 1 I believe, the guy at Advance Auto scanned it
Feb 4, 2008 at 11:36 AM
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BLACKOP555
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That tells me its on the side of the engine with the #1 cylinder, but it doesnt tell me if its sensor 1 (pre cat) or sensor 2 (post cat)
Feb 4, 2008 at 11:52 AM
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SWEET122003_16
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ok...well now I know it the one after the cat or b4 the cat right?
Feb 4, 2008 at 11:54 AM
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BLACKOP555
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no you dont, you know what side of the engine it is on now, but not pre or post cat. you need to know if it is sensor 1 bank 1 or sensor 2 bank 1
Feb 4, 2008 at 11:16 PM
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SWEET122003_16
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I will find out and let you know
Feb 5, 2008 at 1:40 AM
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the light went off by itself, thanks for the help though
Mar 9, 2008 at 4:35 AM
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BLACKOP555
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glad to hear everything went away and you didnt have to do anything!
Mar 9, 2008 at 6:18 AM
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