Hi folks. To cut a long story short... I had some issues with my car and had the Engine Management System looked at by a friend of a friend. It flagged the Lambda Sensor as faulty, and thus the diagnostics ended there.
From looking at previous MOT's which included emissions testing, the Lambda value has been identical on every single one... so I am guessing it failed a long time ago
I've pretty sure I have identified the Lambda Sensor, but I'll post a piccy later and hopefully some kind soul can confirm it for me.
My question is, is it difficult to replace a Lambda Sensor? What kind of problems could I cause if I mess it up? I don't want to pay Ford for one, so could anyone recommend an alternative supplier? Also, is the HEGO sensor the same as a Lambda Sensor?
the friend of a friend also suggested that I used some carb degreaser to fix a problem with the throttle sticking. However for the life of me I cannot recall exactly where he said it needed to be applied. He did say to "remove a couple of tens", or words to that effect. I have a rough idea of where he meant, and I'll post a piccy later.
Thanks!
PS: I did check the how to guides and nothing jumped out at me!
From looking at previous MOT's which included emissions testing, the Lambda value has been identical on every single one... so I am guessing it failed a long time ago
I've pretty sure I have identified the Lambda Sensor, but I'll post a piccy later and hopefully some kind soul can confirm it for me.
My question is, is it difficult to replace a Lambda Sensor? What kind of problems could I cause if I mess it up? I don't want to pay Ford for one, so could anyone recommend an alternative supplier? Also, is the HEGO sensor the same as a Lambda Sensor?
the friend of a friend also suggested that I used some carb degreaser to fix a problem with the throttle sticking. However for the life of me I cannot recall exactly where he said it needed to be applied. He did say to "remove a couple of tens", or words to that effect. I have a rough idea of where he meant, and I'll post a piccy later.
Thanks!
PS: I did check the how to guides and nothing jumped out at me!