by aptleo » Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:09 am
Hi,
I have a PO135 code problem, and naturally, replaced the O2 sensor. I bought the part online at theautopartsstore.com. The part I ordered was a Bosch 13355. But am not sure if they substituted it, cause the problem has not gone away.
After replacing the sensor, I reset the computer by disconnecting the battery terminal for a couple of minutes, and the check engine light disappeared for a few hours. But now its back on.
I checked with Haynes manual, mechanics at Midas & AutoZone to confirm that I replaced the correct sensor. And now the code is the same. Is there a way I can check if the new sensor if faulty?
Also, my Traction Control has gone off. This problem started soon after the sensor problem appeared, and after replacing it vanished for a few days.
The car suddenly freezes for a couple of seconds on sudden acceleration, and then the Trac Off light comes on. Before the replacment of the sensor, a mechanic who I checked with, told me both problems are related, though am not sure how.
After the replacement, the Trac Off light stayed off for a few days, even with 5K+ rpm revs of acceleration. ( I drive a lot, and made sure the light stayed off for more than 48 hrs after replacement before I resumed pushing the engine)
A little about the car: It's a 1999 SLE that I bought a few weeks back, and that engine check light's been ON since the second day I had it. The car has 135K miles on it, but is silk smooth. Couple of days back when I had a real good look under the hood, realized that a new engine (or completely re-worked one) has been put in, explaining the smooth ride. I thought it just was washed clean, when I bought it.
I don't have much experience tinkering with engines, though I know my way around them. So far I just had older cars, with not so much electronics.
Any help is welcome. Thanks in advance
Cheers,
Andy!!
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