Catalyst Monitor (Good Catalyst)

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Fig 1: Output Voltage On Pre/Post-Catalyst Heated Oxygen Sensor (Good Catalyst)

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A good TWC catalyst will show a very active output voltage on the pre-catalyst heated oxygen sensor (1). A good catalyst, 95 percent hydrocarbon conversion, will show a relatively flat output voltage on the post-catalyst heated oxygen sensor (2).