P133 & P171 Codes on 96 Contour
LVandel
10-23-2004, 01:22 PM
I'm getting P133 and P171 codes on my 96 Contour. It had 86,000 miles and seems to be running good. Had the MAU replaced a month ago and within 100 miles, the light was back on. Any suggestions for what it might be?
Thanks for any help.
Thanks for any help.
beyondloadedSE
10-24-2004, 12:23 AM
PO133 - upstream O2 sensor slow response
PO171 - system to lean bank 1
I think its time for a new 02 sensor.
PO171 - system to lean bank 1
I think its time for a new 02 sensor.
LVandel
10-24-2004, 08:07 AM
OK. Now the question I have is based on the code response of Bank 1. If I understand correctly, there are O2 sensors on each side of the catalytic converter. Which one is the Bank 1 sensor? I have the 2.0 DOHC 4 cyl model.
The next question would be recommendations for where to get instructions for replacing it.
The next question would be recommendations for where to get instructions for replacing it.
beyondloadedSE
10-24-2004, 09:22 AM
upstream means before the cat, so its on the front bank (obviously because you only have 1 bank) and its the upper 02.
replacement is pretty much common sense. Get a wrench, unscrew it, unplug it. Plug in the new one, screw the new one in, your done.
replacement is pretty much common sense. Get a wrench, unscrew it, unplug it. Plug in the new one, screw the new one in, your done.
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