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My car stalled on me, then i started it. When i went to drive off the RPM's would go up, but the speed wouldn't. I pulled to the side of the road and the engine cut off on me. It tries to turn over, but it will not start. I replaced the spark plugs, fuel filter, coil pack, and the spark plug wires, and still nothing. I then ran a diagnostic and it said PO133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response. What does this mean regarding my situation? Would this cause my car to not start?

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The P0133 code will not keep the engine from starting. If this is the 2.0L engine, it is belt timed, you need to check the timing belt and ensure that it is not broken. If it is broken then the engine will not run at all, I see you replace the ignition components, with the exception of the crankshaft position sensor, check that as well. Hope this helps, let me know.

  • albert_stone Sep 22, 2010

    hey man, i appreciate it, i really dont know much about cars! But i will definitly look into that, and update you if it is the fix!

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