The lambda sensor is one of the important sensors in cars with fuel injection. It counts the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gases. The device estimates the total amount of oxygen or unburned fuel mixture in the vehicle exhaust. The task of the lambda sensor is to create conditions for the performance of the functions of the catalytic converter, which filters the vehicle exhaust. In fact, the catalyst reduces the harmfulness of the exhaust, and the lambda sensor monitors the operation of this device.

1. AX (ZA-_)
2. C15 Van (VD_)
3. XM (Y3)
4. XM Break (Y3)
5. XM Estate (Y3)
6. ZX (N2)
7. XANTIA (X1_, X2_)
8. 405 II (4B)
9. 405 II Saloon (4B)
10. 405 Mk II (4B)
11. 405 II Break (4E)
12. 405 Mk II Estate (4E)
13. 605 (6B)
14. 605 Saloon (6B)
15. 306 Hatchback (7A, 7C, N3, N5)
16. 306 Convertible (7D, N3, N5)
17. BOXER Bus (230P)
18. 306 (7B, N3, N5)
19. 306 Saloon (7B, N3, N5)
20. DUCATO Bus (230_)
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The principle of lambda sensor work

As a rule, the VDO brand Lambda Sensor is mounted in front of the catalyst, which allows you to accurately measure the oxygen level in the combustible mixture, and in case of imbalance, give a signal to the injection control unit. To increase the efficiency of work, on new car models, not one, but two sensors are installed, fixed on one and the other side of the catalyst. This design allows for more accurate analysis of the composition of the exhaust.