Normal Accord STFT Value

Tiny
NICKQP
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  • 1989 HONDA ACCORD
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
Hi, my car has seen a noticeable drop in MPG rating so I hooked up my scan tool to track my STFT 1 percentage.

The range from highest to lowest was from +7% to -18%.

Is this normal for my car?

Also, my o2 sensor had a consistent voltage of8% so I tried to induce a lean response by pulling the PCV valve, and no change.

Someone told me that Accords do not have o2 sensors but have AF sensors instead and you cannot test it using voltages. Also, pulling a PCV valve on a MAP based vehicle will not cause the car to run lean. Is this true?

Thank you!
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016 AT 6:43 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Its sounds like the O2 sensor is non responsive I would start there, here is an article to how to replace it, not the same car but you get the idea

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor
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Friday, March 25th, 2016 AT 11:29 PM

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