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VT running lean/rich

Discussion in 'VT - VX Holden Commodore (1997 - 2002)' started by fyrbrd, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. Aug 15, 2011 #1
    fyrbrd

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    Anyone know how to fix this???

    i have my malfunction light come on recently the exhaust smells different smells like its running rich, how do i fix this problem without paying 1000's as i have learnt fixing things yourself are more cost effecient then taking to a mechanic seeing as they charge $480 to do radius rod where the part cost me $150 and 20mins of my time with the wrong equipment...... so go figure.
    any help would be appreciated
     
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    accentstencil

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    Try replacing your oxygen sensors.
     
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    db_notso

    db_notso diagnostic technician...

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    look up what code is turning the malfunction light on then replace that part.... if it not fix it
    and same code comes back on its a complicated problem probably...
     
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    ok ill try replacing oxy sensor first than move on from there thanks for the help guys
     
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    Check your codes first before replacing it. Might be something else. Why spend money on something that might be.
     
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    Oxygen sensors should be replaced every 80,000-100,000kms because they lose their efficiency over time and they won't necessarily log a fault code. If they have never been replaced it would not be a waste of money.
     
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