++++Can someone tell me what they mean and what I got to get done to my car? My uncle passed away and left all his Mechanic stuff to my cousin. My cousin knows how to use the stuff but doesn't know how to fix things or.. anything else that requires dexterity. these are the codes:++++
****P1000
***** - OBD II Monitor Testing not Completed****
****PO141
****- Heated Oxygen Senser Heater (HTR 12) circuit malfunction****
****PO136
****- Downstream Heated Oxygen Senser (HO2S 12) circuit high voltage (Bank 1)****
++++I have a Ford Taurus 1998 SE with 111,383 miles on it. Maybe its an Oxygen senser that needs to be changed.. but which one? And suggestions on how to make my car save on GAS because its EATING SOOO F**(@*(@#ing much! 120 a WEEK?!? crazy huh?++++
2006-10-30 08:04:23 · 6 answers · asked by sageoflight1 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
P0141 & P0136 sounds like your DOWNSTREAM oxygen sensor has malfunctioned. In other words, the one that is on BANK #1, AFTER the catalytic converter. You have FOUR in total. Bank #1 upstream & downstream, Bank #2 upstream & downstream. The real name for it is a catalyst monitor, since that's all its job is. Your UPSTREAM O2 sensors, are what's responsible for setting the fuel trims (how much fuel is delivered to the engine). Bank #1 on your vehicle is the bank that services cylinder numbers 1,2, & 3. That would be the bank that is on the firewall side, NOT the radiator side. The sensor in question is THAT bank, but the one AFTER the catalytic converter. It will be a BLUE coloured connector, not the GREEN coloured ones (those are the UPSTREAM). You will need an O2 sensor socket, or a 7/8" wrench if you can fit it in there. The connector will be VERY tight to access. They are both by the steering rack and power steering lines, so be careful not to damage anything when you attempt to access it. Hope this helps. Good luck.
2006-10-30 08:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
OK, theres an expert out there somewhere and I'm not him but check engine is almost always emissions related. If the oxy sensor is gunnys, the car would likely run rough and have power issues and eat gas. As for the first code, "OBD II..." this refers to the onboard diagnostic system. That it's coming up, "...testing not completed", suggests to me that the battery may have been dead or disconnected. When an OBD II equiped vehicle has the juice disconnected, it can take up to 100 miles of driving for all the systems to reset. By the way, in California at least, your car can be running clean but won't pass smog test if more than two of the systems checks fail (as they will if you haven't driven enough after battery disconnection).
2006-10-30 09:14:35 · answer #2 · answered by mseconst 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same codes come up, i have a 98 Taurus se as well. I changed the MAF, all 4 oxygen sensors, and the air pump. It will cost you about $900 to get it replaced. Good luck man. Taurus are sometimes a *****.
2006-10-30 08:07:50 · answer #3 · answered by hookeduprides 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both "circuit malfunction" and "circuit high voltage" can be caused by bad wires to the sensors. You'll get a high voltage reading if a wire is broken and a circuit malfunction if it's shorted.
2006-10-30 11:36:19 · answer #4 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an electric screwdriver and drill until the light goes out. Drive that dog until it's dead and then get another one. He paid 900.00 for all 4, the car is barely worth 900, You could change a timimg belt for 900, :(
2006-10-30 08:10:04 · answer #5 · answered by kam_1261 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is in all likelihood the only CLOSEST on your MUFFLER....i'm not particular ON FORDS in spite of the indisputable fact that it could be close to YOU CONVERTER...once you've A CHILTONS guide on your motorized vehicle THEN which will aspect correct OT IT,,IF not GET each and every human being solutions will be THERE.....do not get A HAYNES
2016-12-05 09:17:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋