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is the CEL gona go off?

Old Oct 23, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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i just replaced my o2 sensor cuz had a cel on for over a week, after i was done the cel stayed on. i disconnected the negative on the battery for about 10 minutes, it still stayed on after that. do i need to get the codes reset and see if the cel comes back?
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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10 min and it didnt reset? hmm...try a little longer. If that doesn't work, then (a) you need to have your codes reset (b) you might have another CEL for something else.
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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If it's not trying to reset it again, it might be your cat because you only replaced the O2 sensors. I believe it goes, O2 sensor, other O2 sensor, then once those are ruled out, it's your cat. If you need to pass inspection, I would suggest adding a fuel treatment and driving conservatively.
 
Old Oct 24, 2010 | 12:46 AM
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i passed smog no problems 2 months ago, i had a code for a bad camshaft positioning sensor too so that might be it. ill get it scanned again
 
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