105,700 miles of trouble free driving. 1st gas cap light it, I checked cap, seal looks ok and cap is and was tight. I did not check the code, Aprox 3 days later, the check engine light lit. 2 days later (today) I have noticed it almost stalled at idle and when I take off from a stop. I found two codes, P0340 & P0457 referring to gas cap and cam sensor circuit. The gas filter is probably original. I'm suspect they are related. Any suggestions
There is a bulletin #0398 posted on 05/12/2003 for P0457 - Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination with diagnostic trouble codes p0442, p0455, p0456, p0457, p1442 or check fuel cap lamp illuminated with diagnostic trouble code p0457.
I'd suggest checking with your local dealer, as it may be a fix that is covered by the dealer.
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.
SOURCE: engine service light / 4 codes read description below
P1744 is probably the TC going on the way out. :(
P 340 is probably the sensor itself. Don't get the Dorman one if it is the OHV motor.
P 401 is probably a bad DPF EGR sensor.
SOURCE: 2002 Ford Taurus ses 24v DOHC
Sounds like when you ran the car out of gas the fuel pump was damaged, these in tank electric fuel pumps are very small and produce allot pressure and volume, the way they do this is to use the gas around them to cool down, when the pump comes out of fuel when the tank is below 1/4 full it starts to get hot very quickly, since your pump was well used (109000 miles) that was the last straw. When you replace the pump also replace the fuel filter.
I would also clean the throttle valve and idle speed control valve, this may be contributing to the low idle complaint, clear the system after the pump and cleaning by disconnecting the battery for a few moments.
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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Follow up to my 1st post, I cleared the two codes and the P0340 came back. The replacement sensor is $15.00 (pretty cheap) so I'll replace it as well as the fuel fiter and see.
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