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#57005 rev 2.1

Bosch LSU 4.2 Sensor

Part Number #57005

Basic Specifications
 Maximum continuous operating
temperature is 930 °C
 Maximum temperature for short period is
1030 °C (maximum 10 minutes)
 Mounting torque 60 Nm max
 Lifetime estimates:
The Bosch LSU 4.2 sensor is a 5 wire
Sensor lifetimes are highly dependent on
wideband Lambda sensor. It is used to
application. Typically sensor lifetime for
control fuel and ignition systems to optimize
high performance engines is 500 hours in
a car's performance in the areas of emissions
unleaded fuel and 50 hours in leaded fuel.
See also Sensor lifetime page 4
and fuel economy.

 Fuel: Unleaded gasoline, ethanol gasoline The Lambda sensor can be connected directly
blends, methanol, diesel, LNG, CNG, LPG to any MoTeC ‘hundred series’ ECU with a
Lambda upgrade enabled. It can also be
Other Information connected via the PLM to any ECU or Dash
Compatibility Logger.
 ‘hundred series’ ECUs: M400, M600, M800, Lambda gives a measure of the Air to Fuel
M880 Ratio (AFR) that is independent of the type of
 PLM - Professional Lambda meter fuel being used.
Stoichiometric ratio:
Accessories Lambda 1.00 no excess fuel and no
 #59001 Mild steel weld-in bung M18x1.5 excess air
 #59002 Stainless steel weld-in bung Lambda > 1.00 Lean: excess air
M18x1.5 Lambda < 1.00 Rich: excess fuel
 #64009 Mating connector
For a quick reference table to convert Lambda
 #61104 Adapter loom (sensor connector to to AFR for various fuels see page 3.
DTM connector)
MoTeC ECUs allow for a Lambda aim table
Complete kit based on load and RPM. Referencing the
The complete Lambda kit contains a PLM, measured Lambda, the Quick Lambda
Bosch LSU 4.2 Lambda sensor, and all function in the software adjusts the values in
required looms and accessories: the fuel control table at the specified load and
RPM site to achieve the aim Lambda.
 #15006 kit with short loom - length 2.6 m
 #15006LL kit with long loom - length 6.0 m Similarly, the Lambda Was function adjusts
the values in the fuel control table using
recorded Lambda measurements from a data
log.

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Product specifications are subject to change
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Connector and Pinout

6 pin connector
Mating connector #64009

Pin no Name Colour

1 Vs Black
2 Ipr
3 Heater + Grey

4 Heater – White Note:

5 Sensor 0 V Yellow Pin numbers relate to Bosch
part no 0 258 007 206
6 Ip Red

Connecting to a ‘hundred series’ ECU Connecting to a PLM

Lambda sensor ‘Hundred series’ ECU Lambda sensor PLM

M400/M600/ M880
Pin Name Name Pin Name Pin Name
M800 Pin Pin

1 Vs B_25 54 LA1–S 1 Vs M_8 Vs

2 Ipr NC NC NC 2 Ipr M_4 Ip
3 Heater + A_26 23, 32, 41 VBAT 3 Heater + M_2 Heater +
A_1, A_18, 4 Heater – M_7 Heater –
8, 9, 43,
A_23, A_24,
4 Heater – 51, 58, 59, Any Aux 5 Sensor 0 V M_5 Common
A_31, A_32,
65, 64 6 Ip M_9 Ipr
A_33, A_34
5 Sensor 0 V B_16 27 0V–ENG
6 Ip B_26 60 LA1–P

When connecting a second Lambda sensor

(not available on M400)

1 Vs B_12 55 LA2–S
6 Ip B_13 61 LA2–P

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Configuration in ‘hundred Lambda versus Air Fuel Ratio

Examples of typical values.
series’ ECU
Procedure described for Version 3 software. Air Fuel Ratio
Configuration in Version 2 software is similar.

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channel and in the Input Source box, 0.70 10.3 4.5 6.8 10.2 10.9
select Lambda 1. 0.75 11.0 4.8 7.3 10.9 11.6
 Click Predefined, select #38 0.80 11.8 5.1 7.8 11.6 12.4
Lambda Internal LSU or NTK and
0.85 12.5 5.4 8.3 12.3 13.2
click OK twice.
0.90 13.2 5.8 8.8 13.1 14.0
2. On the Adjust menu, click Sensor Setup
0.95 14.0 6.1 9.3 13.8 14.7
and then Wideband Lambda Setup.
1.00 14.7 6.4 9.8 14.5 15.5
 Click Sensor Type and enter 5 (LSU
4.2 Normal) or optional 6 (LSU 4.2 1.05 15.4 6.7 10.3 15.2 16.3
Fast Heat). 1.10 16.2 7.0 10.8 16.0 17.1
 Click ESC, then click Calibration 1.15 16.9 7.4 11.2 16.7 17.8
Number and enter the number as 1.20 17.6 7.7 11.7 17.4 18.6
explained on screen. 1.25 18.4 8.0 12.2 18.1 19.4
 Click ESC, then click Quick Lambda 1.30 19.1 8.3 12.7 18.9 20.2
MODE and enter the number as 1.35 19.8 8.6 13.2 19.6 20.9
explained on screen. 1.40 20.6 9.0 13.7 20.3 21.7
3. On the Adjust menu, click Auxiliary 1.45 21.3 9.3 14.2 21.0 22.5
Output Functions
1.50 22.1 9.6 14.7 21.8 23.3
 Click Auxiliary Out #X - choose the
1.55 22.8 9.9 15.1 22.5 24.0
number of the output that has the
1.60 23.5 10.2 15.6 23.2 24.8
sensor heater connected.
 Enter 9 (Lambda Sensor Heater) and
click ESC.
 Click Parameters and enter 1 for
Lambda 1.
Repeat the configuration for a second Lambda
sensor if required (not available in M400).

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If the sensor has to be placed near a slip

Lambda Sensor Installation
joint, reverse the slip joints to reduce the
Note: The Lambda sensors are factory
influence of introduced air.
calibrated with a trimming resistor embedded
in the sensor connector. If this connector is
cut off and replaced the sensor will require a Introduced air No air introduced
free air calibration.
The Lambda sensor should be fitted to the
exhaust flow
exhaust system with the sensor tip protruding
into the exhaust gas flow.
Incorrect Correct
Considerations when fitting a sensor:
Sensor Warm-up
 Place the sensor on an angle between 10
The internal heater in the sensor is powerful
and 90 degrees to the vertical with the tip of
enough to allow accurate measurement when
the sensor pointing down to prevent
the exhaust gas temperature is at room
condensation build up between the sensor
temperature. The sensor will take
case and the sensor ceramic.
approximately 20 seconds to heat up.
 Do not place the sensor in a vertical
position; excess heat soak will prevent The maximum continuous operating
proper operation. temperature of the sensor is 930 °C. Sensors
should not be used at higher temperatures for
a prolonged period. The sensor can be heated
to 1030 °C for a maximum of 10 minutes, but
this may reduce the accuracy.

Sensor Lifetime
Sensor lifetimes are highly dependent on
application for example the type of fuel used
Correct and the volume of gas flow over the sensor.
Incorrect
Some factors that reduce sensor lifetime are:
 Place the sensor at least 1 meter from the
exhaust ports to avoid excessive heat  Contaminants such as silicon, lead, oil, etc.
(recommended). (use sensor-friendly sealants)

 Place the sensor at least 1 meter from the  Thermal cycling and exposure to exhaust
open end of the exhaust system to avoid fumes without any heating control active
incorrect readings due to outside oxygen  Incorrect placement in the exhaust that can
(recommended). overheat the sensor
 Place the sensor away from the flame front  Leaded fuel – substantially reduces lifetime
coming out of the cylinder head and away  Water jacketed exhaust manifolds as in
from areas where one cylinder may have PWCs – substantially reduces lifetime
more effect than another.
At the end of its life the sensor becomes slow
 If possible, do not place the sensor near to respond and does not read rich properly.
exhaust slip joints; some designs allow air Regular free air calibrations will maintain the
to enter resulting in incorrect readings. accuracy of the sensor over its lifetime.

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