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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 09:49 AM
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Wink lambda question

if a lambda sensor has failed, is it due to excess carbon build up on it? can it just be cleaned up?
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 09:59 AM
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could also be excess heat (ie anti lag)
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 04:01 PM
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Various things kill these sensors, inc fuel(misfires) coolant(HG leak), carbon won't imo.
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