So it would be really easy to find out if unplugging the sensor had this
effect if someone had such a car available.


"Fred W" > wrote in message
. ..
> Jack wrote:
>> I don't believe that the O2 sensor has sufficient 'authority' to change
>> the mixture enough to cause the car to stop running.
>> I had a situation once where a mechanic destroyed the threads in the
>> manifold while attempting to replace my oxygen sensor.
>> I had to drive the car for 3 weeks with no oxygen sensor and a plumbing
>> plug stuck in my exhaust manifold. My mileage went down by about 10% but
>> the car ran just fine. 1984 318i L-Jetronic.
>
> Well my experiences with 2 mid 90's BMWs say otherwise. The engine will
> be so messed up it won't idle, and will stall. It also wouldn't
> accelerate much if you try just holding down the pedal.
>
>
> --
> -Fred W