Hello all:
Hope you can help me out here, I am totally confused I just replaced an O2 sensor in my 96 Bronco. I was getting codes p0153 and p1151 which pointed to the sensor on bank two. I drove the truck with my code counter plugged in after installing and received the same codes again, only this time they are only pending(no MIL). I cleared the chip after I installed the O2 sensor. Question, where is bank 2 on the Bronco (I put the new sensor on the passenger side), and should I have waited till the truck was cooled down before I ran a code check again?
Thanks All

 

oh man O2 sensors. I had one go out every trip to Laughlin this year. $50 each time before I ever hit the casinos.
The second one fouled a plug (#1 I think) so check that if your still having problems.

My question for you is where did you get a code sensor and how much? All the ones I'm finding at parts stores only go up to 95.

 

Hello Mr. Sub
I got my code reader at Kragens Auto, I’m sure you have them in Arz.
It's digital and cost $162 with tax. Its for OBDII systems which was mandated in 96 thru 2001. Its put out by Innova part #3100. Thy have a web site www.codereader.com you will be able to view all of their readers there and interesting data also.
Anyway, my light came back on and now I am getting the same code of P1151 Lack of HO2S21 Switches - Sensor Indicates Lean and P1150 Lack of HO2S21 Switches - Fuel Trim At Limit, this code is pending. I still need to know which bank is which on my 96 Bronco, maybe I put the sensor in the wrong bank. Anyway my ears are wide open for suggestions from you or anybody because I am still CONFUSED

 

Bank 2 is the drivers side.

 

Thank you Oldfordtech:
I put the new sensor in the wrong bank, so the one I took out apparently is ok so I put it in bank 2. Hope it works, if not I'll put a new one in bank 2. I cleared the chip of its codes so I'll see how everything goes tomorrow. I also just put in a K&N Air Filter.

I want to say that I really appreciate the help and info from you and everyone else out there. This is a great site for tips, tricks, fixes ect. If one wants to learn something about their Ford Trucks this is the place. I’m a journeyman machinist, have been for 33 years and I do believe in teaching, "OLD DOGS NEW TRICKS" there’s always new things to learn and easier ways of doing something.

Thanks Again to OldFordTech and to Everyone Else

Don

 

hello Mr. Sub.
I checked my #1 plug and it is fine, but I did find out that I put the
new sensor in the wrong bank. Thanks for the info, any more will
be appreciated.



Don

 

thanks for the tip on the codereader. We do have Kragen, but they call them Checker here. Those little suckers are pricey aren't they!
It's going on my christmas list.