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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 01:22 PM
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Thanks alfred.
The fuel filter didn't completely fix with the problem. It is significantly better, but not completely resolved.I guess I will try the O2 Sensor next. How hard of a job is that? Home mechanic type stuff(I heard it can get rusted in pretty good)?

I'm fairly confident the fuel pump is ok, it runs when they key is on and doesn't sound weak or sputter.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stimrob
Thanks alfred.
The fuel filter didn't completely fix with the problem. It is significantly better, but not completely resolved.I guess I will try the O2 Sensor next. How hard of a job is that? Home mechanic type stuff(I heard it can get rusted in pretty good)?

I'm fairly confident the fuel pump is ok, it runs when they key is on and doesn't sound weak or sputter.
don't just throw parts at it, remove and test the 02 sensor first. It is very easy if you have a DVOM and a blow torch.
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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I don't have a blow torch. I have a small tool set and live in a college town so maintenance opportunities besides the dealer are limited.
There are apparently 2 Oxygen sensors on the vehicle as it is OBDII.
I do not want to throw parts at it believe me, I started with the cheapest possible and worked my way up, now its getting expensive.

I am familiar with use of a voltmeter what is the voltage range I am looking for?
Why do I need a blow torch...?

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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stimrob
I don't have a blow torch. I have a small tool set and live in a college town so maintenance opportunities besides the dealer are limited.
There are apparently 2 Oxygen sensors on the vehicle as it is OBDII.
I do not want to throw parts at it believe me, I started with the cheapest possible and worked my way up, now its getting expensive.

I am familiar with use of a voltmeter what is the voltage range I am looking for?
Why do I need a blow torch...?
you move the blow torch across the o2 sensor, it simulates lean/rich mixture and you can watch the 02 sensor sweep back and fourth between rich and lean to make sure it is functioning. This is not something I would rec. in a college dorm/apt setting. Also in an OBDII situation the secondary sensor is worthless as far as engine performance. All it does is take readings after the cat to make sure the cat is functioning properly. If you took it out and plugged it with a bolt all it would do is set the dummy light. Also as a word, I would say get the proper OEM primary o2 if you firmly believe it is the culprit. I find the "universal" ones tend to be more trouble than they are worth. If you are interested I can find out what my price on an OEM o2 sensor is and if it would be worth it to you etc..
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:08 PM
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Let me know what you can do, and thanks.
I will look into whats involved with changing it, since I don't have a blowtorch.
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