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Anonymous Posted on Jun 24, 2012

My Ford Taurus Failed the inspection, we have replaced 1 oxygen sensor, but the reading still failed. Went to the Autozone & & did a reading came up with two codes P0430 & P0125, is this to vague or can you help me figure out what's going on so I can get the inspection sticker? Those guys don't tell you anything they just say fail!!

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PO125 means the ECM sees the engine is too cold to go into closed loop and runs rich for too long.
PO430 means the ECM doesn't like what it sees coming out the exhaust.
I would check the thermostat and make sure the engine is getting up to 195-200 degrees after 5 or 10 min of drive time, and if it is then check the temp sensor for the ECM to make sure it is reading the engine temp correctly.
Fixing the code 125 should take care of the code 430.

  • Anonymous Jun 27, 2012

    Thanks I'll give it a try and see if that will solve the problem!

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SOURCE: i have error codes p0156 p0161

  Check the wire harness near the top of the engine in the rear. They were good for rubbing through on the trans fill tube bracket. Judging by the code you have 4 sensors. you would be interested in the drivers side rear sensor.

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  • Posted on Sep 12, 2009

SOURCE: Failed inspection on 2004 Ford F150,heritage

Have you checked for any small vacuum leaks on any of the emissions hoses? A vacuum leak causes a "too lean" reading. If no leaks, you could have a malfunctioning emissions valve, bad oxygen sensor or fuel injection problem. First I would remove the spark plugs to see if they verify that you have a lean condition. Lean plugs will look white. Google for an image of what a lean burning plug looks like if you like. If they look like burning lean then proceed to trouble shoot each possible area. For example if only one plug shows lean but the others don't you know to look at the injector for only that one cylinder. So don't mix up which plug came from which cylinder.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 15, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 ford taurus with check engine light on. code

Make sure you replaced the right one there are two sensor's for the coolant, one takes coolant temp and the other one runs the fans for the radiator. Both are located on drivers side of the block. 2 wire leads on each how ever both are different in sending readings to the computer.Both look just alike also. Just make sure you replaced the right one. Or replace both.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 13, 2010

SOURCE: po420 bank 1 and po430 bank 2 error codes

sounds like O2 sensors to me. I havent changed one on a mustang yet but I havent had any trouble with any others that I have done, they screw in like a spark plug but you will need a special tool, I hope this helps you.

ZJLimited

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2010

SOURCE: FORD F150 4.6 L Engine

Several thnigs to check there; review all informastion disponible to do it and solve this...

P0356
- Ignition Coil F Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
The ignition signal from the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) or Electronic Control Module(ECM) is sent to and amplified by the power transistor. The power transistor turns ON and OFF the ignition coil primary circuit. This ON/OFF operation induces the proper high voltage in the coil secondary circuit.

Symptoms
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Lack/Loss of Power
- The engine may be harder to start
- Engine hesitation

Possible Causes:
- Open or short in the ignition coil circuit
- Ignition coil circuit shorted to ground
- Ignition coil connector
- Damaged ignition coil
- Damaged PCM or ECM

Possible Solution:
- If damage, repair ignition coil circuit
- Replaced ignition coil
- Replaced PCM or ECM
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P0152 - O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
The heated oxygen sensor 1 is placed into the exhaust manifold. It detects the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas compared to the outside air. The heated oxygen sensor 1 has a closed-end tube made of ceramic zirconia. The zirconia generates voltage from approximately 1V in richer conditions to 0V in leaner conditions. The heated oxygen sensor 1 signal is sent to the ECM. The ECM adjusts the injection pulse duration to achieve the ideal air-fuel ratio. The ideal air-fuel ratio occurs near the radical change from 1V to 0V.

Symptoms:
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- High Fuel Consumption
- Excessive Smoke from Exhaust

Possible Causes:
- Harness or connectors (The heated oxygen sensor 1 heater circuit is open or shorted.)
- Front Heater oxygen sensor heater (Bank 2) may be faulty

Possible Solution:
Replacing the O2 Sensor 1 usually takes care of the problem
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P0174 - Fuel Injection System Too Lean Bank 2
With the Air/Fuel Mixture Ratio Self-Learning Control, the actual mixture ratio can be brought closely to the theoretical mixture ratio based on the mixture ratio feedback signal from the heated oxygen sensors 1. The ECM calculates the necessary compensation to correct the offset between the actual and the theoretical ratios.

In case the amount of the compensation value is extremely large (The actual mixture ratio is too lean.), the ECM judges the condition as the fuel injection system malfunction and light up the MIL (2 trip detection logic).

Symptoms:
- Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
- Excessive Fuel Consumption

Possible Causes:
- Intake air leaks
- Front Heated oxygen sensor may be faulty
- Injectors may be faulty
- Exhaust gas leaks
- Incorrect fuel pressure
- Lack of fuel
- Mass air flow sensor may be faulty
- Incorrect PCV hose connection

Possible Solution:
Dirty air filter of faulty air flow sensor are common causes of the problem.
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P2197 - DODGE - Sys Too Rich at Hier Load Bank1
Means that the O2 sensors on each bank are seeing WAY too much oxygen in the exhaust gas. In normal operation the signal from the O2 sensors should swing back and forth between rich and lean. Your sensors are locked on lean.

Those codes are the same as P0174 (and P0171). Sounds like you have a vacuum leak somewhere. Most common place is the PCV elbow where it connects to the throttle body adapter.
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Hope this helps; keep in touch.

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