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O2 Sensor Contamination

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O2 sensor contamination, caused by silicone in certain fuels or use of improper RTV sealant, may cause a white powdery coating to cover exterior of O2 sensor. False high signal voltage (low oxygen content sensed) produced is interpreted by control module as a rich mixture, causing control module to set Code 45.