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alfreda hicks Posted on Feb 20, 2012
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I have a 2001 mercury sable, my check engine light will come on and go off. I took it to Advance Auto Parts and the scanner read my obd and the codes read p1633 so what does that mean and how can i get it repaired?

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Disconnect the battery for one hr.reconnect,if it still not ok,go to auto zone.they will tell you and give you printout of your problem.do not waste any more of your time.

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SOURCE: Oxygen Sensors

ok Bank 1 is the rear bank and bank 2 is the front bank sensor 1 in each bank is the one closest to the manifold they have green connectors sensor 2 is the sensor after the cat converter and is a blue connector

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SOURCE: 2000 MERCURY SABLE

My 2000 Sable starts blowing hot air about every 6 months. I mean like an oven. All I do is disconnect the battery negative terminal for about 5 minutes. After I re-connect the problem is solved. This solves many problems on this car, it just needs a re-boot. It must be powered by Microsoft (ha ha). Good luck. ps my auto headlamps never did work right either. Dave.

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SOURCE: mercury sable 2001 duratec engine DOHC I get check engine light and diagnostic code PO401". Any suggestions?

Barring any vacuum leaks, P0401 is indicative of a bad EGR valve. Hope this answers your question. Best of luck.
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SOURCE: Where is the fuel filter located on an 01 Mercury sable ls

Part of the fuel pump assembly and a bit of a pain. You have to drop your gas tank.

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SOURCE: Antitheft alarm on our 2001 mercury sable goes off on its own

IF I WERE A THIEF, THAT'S JUST WHAT I WOULD WAIT FOR AND THEN STEAL. PLEASE DON'T DISARM THE ALARM. IT SERVES IT'S PURPOSE. PUT YOUR PORCH LIGHT ON. IF THE CAR ALARM STAYS OFF, THEN CHANCES ARE THERE ARE THIEVES IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. LEAVE THE PORCH LIGHT ON IF IT WORKS TO KEEP AWAY THE THUGS. I HOPE THIS HELPS. THANKS FOR USING FIX-YA.

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