Can't get rid of code
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Can't get rid of code
Hey guys, about a week ago my truck got an engine code P0141. So I changed the O2 sensor by the cat. That made it go away for about a day and then the same code came back on. I changed the other sensor thinking I changed the wrong one and again the light went off for about a day and came back on. I really don't know what else to do. Has this happened to anyone else before? My truck by the way is a 2001, standard cab, 2.5 manual.
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Hey guys, about a week ago my truck got an engine code P0141. So I changed the O2 sensor by the cat. That made it go away for about a day and then the same code came back on. I changed the other sensor thinking I changed the wrong one and again the light went off for about a day and came back on. I really don't know what else to do. Has this happened to anyone else before? My truck by the way is a 2001, standard cab, 2.5 manual.
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Well finally bit the bullet and took it to the dealership. One of the wires from the harness was rubbing on something and causing it to throw the code. They said $900 and they would replace the harness and $400 they would fix the wire. I told them not to do either. When I picked it up I asked the guy to show me where it was rubbing and he showed me but you can't really see it because its behind the manifold. He said I could just insulate it myself and it should be fine though. I think they may have moved it to where it won't rub anyways though because the code didn't come on when I drove it home. Anyways that's what was wrong in case something similar happens to someone else.
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Wow! $400 to use some simple 12-volt circuit knowledge, a multi-meter, and maybe have to splice a wire! I need to go work for a dealer!
If you're brave, get underneath and do a good inspection. If what the dealer said is true, you'll be able to find a deficiency in the wire insulation either visually or by running your hand along it if it's not visible. If I remember correctly, this particular part of the wire harness is almost impossible to get to without removing the cat or the transmission, either of which can be done in a short amount of time with a few good air tools.
If the dealer electrical-taped a spot where the insulation was rubbed off the wire and secured it so it won't get damaged again, you probably have nothing to worry about. Let us know if the code comes back and I can post some pictures of the harness with the engine and tranny removed so you know what to look for.
If you're brave, get underneath and do a good inspection. If what the dealer said is true, you'll be able to find a deficiency in the wire insulation either visually or by running your hand along it if it's not visible. If I remember correctly, this particular part of the wire harness is almost impossible to get to without removing the cat or the transmission, either of which can be done in a short amount of time with a few good air tools.
If the dealer electrical-taped a spot where the insulation was rubbed off the wire and secured it so it won't get damaged again, you probably have nothing to worry about. Let us know if the code comes back and I can post some pictures of the harness with the engine and tranny removed so you know what to look for.
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Wow! $400 to use some simple 12-volt circuit knowledge, a multi-meter, and maybe have to splice a wire! I need to go work for a dealer!
If you're brave, get underneath and do a good inspection. If what the dealer said is true, you'll be able to find a deficiency in the wire insulation either visually or by running your hand along it if it's not visible. If I remember correctly, this particular part of the wire harness is almost impossible to get to without removing the cat or the transmission, either of which can be done in a short amount of time with a few good air tools.
If the dealer electrical-taped a spot where the insulation was rubbed off the wire and secured it so it won't get damaged again, you probably have nothing to worry about. Let us know if the code comes back and I can post some pictures of the harness with the engine and tranny removed so you know what to look for.
If you're brave, get underneath and do a good inspection. If what the dealer said is true, you'll be able to find a deficiency in the wire insulation either visually or by running your hand along it if it's not visible. If I remember correctly, this particular part of the wire harness is almost impossible to get to without removing the cat or the transmission, either of which can be done in a short amount of time with a few good air tools.
If the dealer electrical-taped a spot where the insulation was rubbed off the wire and secured it so it won't get damaged again, you probably have nothing to worry about. Let us know if the code comes back and I can post some pictures of the harness with the engine and tranny removed so you know what to look for.
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