o2 sensor problem?

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• Jun 9, 2004

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Hey i was just wondering if anyone has had troube with O2 sensors going bad... my car was running horrible all rich and smokin so i checked my timing and changed the o2 sensors and it ran great for about 2 days... then it starting runing bad again... just wonding if anyone had any ideas..thanks brian

 

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Dump the codes and see what the computer says is wrong…

Here's the link to dump the computer codes with only a jumper wire or paper clip and the check engine light, or test light or voltmeter. I’ve used it for years, and it works great.

See http://www.troublecodes.net/Ford/
OR
See http://www.dalidesign.com/hbook/eectest.html for more descriptive help
OR
See http://www.mustangworks.com/articles/electronics/eec-iv_codes.html

 

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Did you pull any plug to look for fouling? If you just replaced the 02 sensors, they can't be messed up like you explain after 2 days. I think you have something else causing a rich fault. Check the vacuum line on the top of the fuel pressure regulator, see if it has fuel. If it does, the FPR may need to be replaced. I would try looking at that first and see if that can fix it. That's my guess.


Chris

 

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dont forget the ECT and ACT sensors....they can be out of calibration.....motor thinks it is cold at all times (rich), etc.
it wont necessarily toss a code, as it can be within spec, but incorrect for the situation.

good luck.