2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? |
2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
hillclimber wrote:
Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? Hi, If it is O2 sensor, you can replace it. Just need special socket. It does not cost so much. Sure )2 sensor is bad? You read OBD II code? There is posibility it can damage cat. converter. |
2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
"hillclimber" wrote in message roups.com... Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? Check Auto-Zone for a code reading. I believe that they advertise that they do it, hoping to sell you the part. |
2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
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2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
C & E wrote:
"hillclimber" wrote in message roups.com... Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? Check Auto-Zone for a code reading. I believe that they advertise that they do it, hoping to sell you the part. Hi, I built a OBD II to USB interface box from a simple kit. I use laptop to read code. There are many freeware for this purpose. Not only reading a code, the software can do all kind of things. |
2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
hillclimber wrote:
Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? Most parts stores will read the the codes for free. Alternately, Harbor Freight sells the readers, and they will work with most vehicles with OBD. Here's one for twenty bucks: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=97331 If you need to replace the sensor, do it yourself, it ain't rocket surgery. Jon |
2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
On Oct 17, 3:47*pm, (hillclimber)
wrote: Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? *Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. *Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. *Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? Leaving the gas cap loose or off with motor running can cause the sensor to go on, it can take a long time to reset, most auto stores code read for free. |
2001 Toyota Seinna Van & check engine light
"Jon Danniken" wrote in
: hillclimber wrote: Check engine light on - think it is bad O2 sensor - is there any damage that can result of running the van with out replacing this sensor? Only drive less that 150 miles a month and vehicle seems to be running well with no change in mileage, etc. Do not want to fork over the $200 to $350 to replace it right not. Do any of the auto parts stores read the car computer for a error code free? Most parts stores will read the the codes for free. Alternately, Harbor Freight sells the readers, and they will work with most vehicles with OBD. Here's one for twenty bucks: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=97331 If you need to replace the sensor, do it yourself, it ain't rocket surgery. Jon and you can borrow the special socket from Advance Auto Parts,free. -- Jim Yanik jyanik at localnet dot com |
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