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Old 07-24-2005, 06:30 AM
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Default Cylinder misfires... Hmm...

I got around to checking my ECU codes because the check engine light was on for a little while, ( used the paper clip method ).


I turned codes 41, 72 and 74

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41 -Primary Oxygen Sensor - Heater circuit malfunction
72 -Cylinder 2 Misfire or a Random Misfire a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire
74 -Cylinder 4 Misfire or a Random Misfire a condition is present that is creating a cylinder misfire



With limited know how but excellent follow directions skills, any way I can fix this myself or should I take it in somewhere?


Any ideas?
Old 07-24-2005, 07:03 AM
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Going to change out the plugs and wires... any other ideas?
Old 07-24-2005, 07:41 AM
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Probably need a new oxygen sensor, or something is disconnected. A tune up wouldn't hurt for the misfires. Oxygen sensor problems can cause lean or rich mixtures, too.
Old 07-24-2005, 07:43 AM
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The oxygen sensor is contributing to the misfire because you are running lean.



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Old 07-24-2005, 08:23 AM
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Alrite. So change out the O2 sensor then also?


SOunds like I plan I guess
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Try just the O2 first, have you noticed it bogging down lately?
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yep
Old 07-24-2005, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by MPerson
Try just the O2 first, have you noticed it bogging down lately?

Actually yea I didnt think about it but I did.

But would that only effect the 2nd and 4th? Insted of sending signals on all 4?
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Alrite.. update.


Codes 72 and 74 been fixed with new spark plugs and some cleaning...


now the o2...




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