Codifus <codifus@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in
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> nucleus wrote:
>>
>> is there some sensor, that DOES NOT set a computer code, that can
>> cause
>> the computer to run the 94 engine richer than the 96 engine?
>
> Yes, the O2 sensor. The main one sticking into the exhaust manifold.
> Replace it on the 94 motor. O2 sensors can get "tired" without tripping
> the computer code.
>
> I replace a tired O2 on my 99 Sentra and the car came alive. The car
> felt more powerful and the gas mileage went up. The original O2 was not
> pulling any codes.
>
> Also, the coolant temp sensor gets "tired" as well. When its faulty, it
> keeps teling the computer that the engine is cold when it isn't so the
> computer keeps running the car rich.
>
>
> Now, which one to replace? The O2, because the bad CTS symptoms inlclude
> bad gass mileage AND the car runing a little cool. You would have
> noticed that your temp gage was sitting a little lower than normal.
>
> CD
>
I never heard of a coolant temp sensor getting "tired";all they are is a
NTC thermistor,a temp sensitive resistor. I had one go open,on my Integra
GS-R.
also,the CTS and the gauge temp sensors are separate items.
--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net
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