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Old 03-07-2007, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by zooklm View Post
As I recall, O2 sensors were not part of the mechanical injection system that these cars used. The system relys upon fuel pressure and pump volume to assure proper fuel supply. As the air flow sensor opens, the amount of fuel flow to the injectors is increased.
The last of the CIS cars did have a O2 sensor. It drives the frequency valve which modifies control pressure in an attempt to close the loop on the fuel injection.

I don't know if it was late '78 or '79 that it was added.

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