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Old 07-22-12, 05:25 PM
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I just had my knock sensors changed and my check engine light came on so i took it to autozone they said po402 code so i went to muffler shops and had my cats checked they said they were fine.The gas i put in is bad gas so i went and put in 93 octane reset ecu and the lights been off for about 100 miles and now its back on. Any suggestions what it could be
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If the code comes back replace the 02 sensor behind the catalytic converter. I had the same code P0420 and after I replaced that sensor the light hasn't come back, it's been at least 20k miles.
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If the code comes back replace the 02 sensor behind the catalytic converter. I had the same code P0420 and after I replaced that sensor the light hasn't come back, it's been at least 20k miles.
Is there a way i can check the o2 sensor before i change it
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Would that be the downstream sensor?I found a downstream sensor for 40 on ebay motors
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Here's the DIY for that sensor, which Lexmex made: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...sor-2-diy.html

This is the sensor you need: Denso 234-4215 Oxygen Sensor,
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I don't know if you can test the sensor first, I know you can test an air/fuel sensor but not sure about this 02 sensor. You would need to know the acceptable ohms.
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I second changing the O2 sensors. I was quoted 700.00 and they where going to replace them anyways. So I replaced them my self and the CEL never came back on.
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