# 2002 Honda Accord O2 sensor failure **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** accord, honda\ **Created:** [July 10, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-o2-sensor-failure/120794 "2018-07-10T23:39:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Meg58](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ba8739/32.png) [@Meg58](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Meg58)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2018, 11:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-o2-sensor-failure/120794/1 "2018-07-10T23:39:00Z")
Firstly, thanks for having a podcast. You’re entertaining and educational; a rare combo. Should have come to you sooner, but we have been trying to set the O2 sensor and it has failed. Put on many miles and still reporting “incomplete”. Prior to this, engine light was on; finding was to replace O2 sensor. What’s the smartest thing to do here? ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2018, 1:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-o2-sensor-failure/120794/2 "2018-07-11T13:34:22Z")
Was the sensor replaced with the same type as original? ---
**Author:** ![TwinTurbo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@TwinTurbo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/TwinTurbo)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2018, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-honda-accord-o2-sensor-failure/120794/3 "2018-07-11T18:06:54Z")
Cut to the chase and follow the recommended drive cycle to most efficiently meet all of the criteria for completing the monitors. This should be similar to the drive cycle for your 2002- > **[Honda Accord Oxygen Sensor and Catalytic Converter Monitor Not Ready](https://www.smogtips.com/smog-question/2236/Honda-Accord-Oxygen-Sensor-and-Catalytic-Converter-Monitor-Not-Ready)** > > (RESOLVED - Click To View) Hi. My 1996 Honda Accord failed the smog test. The smog technician highlighted these three things: A/C Refrigerant, Oxygen Sensor, and Catalytic Converter Efficiency. > But yesterday I disconnected the battery because I...