Get rid of one CEL, get 2 new ones

[codypka]

I finally thought I was CEL-less after Greg (aircougar) installed MILS on my car to get rid of my P0420 code, then yesterday I get 2 new ones

Explanations taken from main site

P0118 - Engine Coolant Temperature circuit High Input
(i have no idea about this)

P0156- Downstream Heated Oxygen Sensor circuit fault - Bank No. 2.
(get new O2 sensors?)

everyones help and expertise is much appreciated

 

[BrApple]

sounds like its time for a new engine coolant temp sensor.


check that the mil eliminator is still correctly installed. There could be a problem in the wiring or it could be the sensor itself.

 

[codypka]

sounds like its time for a new engine coolant temp sensor.

http://cpwstore.carpartswholesale.c...294965921+4294967050&Nr=AND(universal:0)&sv=0

^^^ this thing?

 

[BrApple]

yeah but what is pictured isn't right. it should thread in and should be one wire iirc.

 

[codypka]

yeah but what is pictured isn't right. it should thread in and should be one wire iirc.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php

do these look right? #'s 2 or 3?

 

[Dan the rug man]

P0156

P0156

P0136 - HO2S Sensor Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-12) The downstream HO2S sensor(s) are continuously checked for maximum and minimum voltages. The code will set when the voltages fail to meet the calibrated limits. Cause are as follows
· Disconnected sensor
· Pinched, shorted, corroded wiring or pins
· Crossed sensor wires
· Exhaust leaks
· Contaminated or damaged sensor
· Chafed/damaged wiring



P0156 - HO2S Sensor Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-22) Same as DTC P0136, but Bank 2. See Possible Causes for DTC P0136

I posted the entire link today on post started by hefield P0174. link is for TSB-01-9-7 Dan

 

[codypka]

bump....

 

[Tony2005]

Duralast / Coolant Temperature Sensor
For your 1996 Ford Contour 2.5L SFI DOHC 6cyl

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Price:
$17.99

AVAILABILITY
Store:
Normally stocked at your local store.
Online:
Ships within 2 business days.



Part Number:SU284Weight:0.08 lbsQuantity Per Car:1OEM Number:F5AF- 12A648- AA; F5AZ- 12A648- A; F5AZ- 12A648- AB; LRA 1600AA; LRA 4600AA; XR8 32043; ZZM1- 18- 707; ZZM1- 18- 707A

 

[codypka]

ok i got the part. is it easy to swap out? anything I should watch out for when putting it in? Tips?

 

[BAD SVT]

ok i got the part. is it easy to swap out? anything I should watch out for when putting it in? Tips?

check the how-tos. in the duratec howto section. the sensor change directions are on there. like any part that u change under the hood of a contour, be simply careful, lest u break sumthn else.