Not-quite-RTH: Good downstream O2 sensor readings? '96 FZJ80 (2 Viewers)

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I'm having a heck of a time troubleshooting an issue keeping my 96 FZJ80 from passing smog, and I'm hoping the braintrust on Mud can help me out with some diagnostic data.

Does anyone have a graph showing good downstream O2 sensor data (at temp), preferably both idle and up in the 2k+ rpm range?

I'm not sure if I should be seeing a steady wave or a fixed stable value (around or above?) 450mV. If it's a wave, should it be crossing the 450mV mark, by how much, and how often?


I'm seeing a somewhat steady wave between ~375-525mV, cycling about once per second.
My upstream O2 is outputting a similar frequency, but of course it's got a higher amplitude, at ~200-800mV.

Reading around online about the narrow band sensors, it seems the downstream is supposed to cross the 450mV mark once per second, or maybe 3 times per second, or maybe never and just float above it around 600mV. I honestly don't know how to verify which is correct without someone with a working system confirming.

I'm not looking for a complete solution yet - just some data to help me diagnose further. If anyone can help, I'd really, really appreciate it. I've got a trip coming up in a couple days and I really need this sucker to have passed the smog test before I leave.


As a side note, I'm in California, so all CARB compliant parts (like a new pair of cats) are plenty expensive.
 
Example of what I'm seeing currently, at 50-ish mph

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At this point an O2 sim is looking really appealing, but even with that I'd need to know what a good downstream waveform should look like. Arrgh

I'm hoping someone happens to have (or can snag from their working FZJ) the info
 
Shameless self-bump as I'm running out of time and getting more desperate. Anyone willing/able to advise? I sure could use the help.
 
I just bought an installed header with cat and second cat from Magnaflow that was CARB compliant from O'Reilly's auto parts...about $900+...runs like a champ now and no smog worries ;)

How many miles on your 80 series?...Have you replaced O2 sensors?
 
First I'm New to IH8MUD, real glad to be joining up. Im glad to hav found this thread as I am contemplating purchasing '96-'97 FJ80 type of rig and looking out side CA...anyone deal with that scenario? I figure if you're reading this CA smog thread you might have experience bringing in an out of state FJ80...btw the New header tip sounds encouraging!!
 

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