CONSTRUCTION
The basic construction of the air fuel ratio sensor and No. 2 air fuel ratio sensor* is the same. However, they are divided into the cup type and the planar type, in accordance with the different types of heater construction that are used.
*: EURO VId-TEMP and CHINA VI models
The planar type air fuel ratio sensor uses alumina, which excels in heat conductivity and insulation, to integrate a sensor element with the heater, thus achieving the excellent warm-up performance of the sensor.
Figure 1. Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
| *1 | Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Planar Type) | *2 | Cover |
| *3 | Alumina | *4 | Platinum Electrode |
| *5 | Sensor Element (Zirconia) | *6 | Heater |
| *a | Atmosphere | *b | Coating (Ceramic) |
Figure 2. Output Characteristics of the Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
EURO VId-TEMP and CHINA VI Models
The cup type No. 2 air fuel ratio sensor contains a sensor element that surrounds the heater.
Figure 3. No. 2 Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
| *1 | No. 2 Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Cup Type) | *2 | Cover |
| *3 | Heater | *4 | Platinum Electrode |
| *5 | Sensor Element (Zirconia) | - | - |
| *a | Atmosphere | *b | Coating (Ceramic) |
Figure 4. Output Characteristics of the No. 2 Air Fuel Ratio Sensor