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Old Nov 6, 2013 | 01:28 PM
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Got read today at AutoZone which gave me the results of P0031. B1,S1 related. Now, i do have a leak around the commonly known heatsheild area we all know of. My questions are shouldn't the leak trip a different code instead of the P0031 and if not, will replacing the sensor be to no avail? Should i fix the leak first to see if the code disappear?

P.S. I will get a second reading tomorrow.
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I guess no one knows!
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Bank 1 = drivers side, pre-catalytic converter O2 sensor needs to be replaced. Usually, the leak will cause a 420 or 430 code. Might want to try to fix the leak and then clear the code but most likely you need a sensor.
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Thanks! But im wondering why no 420 or 430 code was thrown also. Nevertheless i'll get the sensor anyway. Found some on amazon that are resonable.
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I got the same code and I replaced the O2 Sensor and the light and code went away.
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I got the same code and I replaced the O2 Sensor and the light and code went away.
Cool. Thanks for that info!
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You are welcome. I replaced both. I bought the sensors on Amazon. There is a thread on replacing the sensors if you want to do the job yourself.
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