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I have never seen a code like that. All the codes I have seen start with letter "P" and are followed with 4 numeric digits, like P0302 which would be a missfire in cylinder number 2. Try another Autozone.
Maybe someone else can respond here with any info on a code like the one you posted.
OBD-II definition shows a busted oxygen sensor. Hey, it's indeed the Bank 1 Sensor 2 (downstream).
1. Go to Autozone or your favorite local parts store. I know some here don't like Bosch, but their planar sensors are great. The planar design is more resistant to contamination. Worked well for me.
If you don't mind splicing the old connector you can save another $25 with a "universal" type.
OBD-II definition shows a busted oxygen sensor. Hey, it's indeed the Bank 1 Sensor 2 (downstream).
1. Go to Autozone or your favorite local parts store. I know some here don't like Bosch, but their planar sensors are great. The planar design is more resistant to contamination. Worked well for me.
If you don't mind splicing the old connector you can save another $25 with a "universal" type.
(If one sensor failed, the other is not far behind. )
Thanks bro, much better answer.
I already bought a factory OEM toyota O2 Sensor from my dealer for cheap
Would jacking up the car leave me enough space to work? Also, should I go to Autozone to reset my check engine light or should I just disconnect the battery to reset it?
Last edited by maxima1274; 07-30-2009 at 11:05 PM.
"Would jacking up the car leave me enough space to work?"
It should, but very careful. Support the car safely on jackstands before getting under there. Did you get an O2 sensor socket while you were at Autozone? I would also spray down the threads of the old O2 sensor with a good penetrating oil like PB Blaster and let it soak for a while. If your Camry is the 4 cylidner 5SFE engine, the connector is inside the passenger compartment under the driver's seat, by the vent and cutout for the rear floor heat. Move the carpet a bit and you will see it there. Disconnect it and attach a long piece of twine or wire to the connector. After removing the O2 sensor itself from under the car, pull it through from under the car leaving a portion of the twine or wire inside the car. When the connector is through the bottom of the car, attach the connector of the new sensor to the twine or wire and pull it back in to the passenger compartment of the car. Then go back under the car and install the new sensor in to it's bung. Then reconnect the connector under the driver's seat. If you don't use this twine or wire trick you will be kicking yourself for hours while you try to fish a wire down under the car to draw the electrical connector back in to the passenger compartment of the car.
New oxygen sensors should come with antiseize and a plastic cap to keep out dirt. There should be a 5A EFI fuse in the fuse box. Pull it for about 1 minute should clear all codes. This way you won't lose radio stations and clock time.
If you already have a jack and stands yes they'll give you plenty of room. Make sure you exercise necessary safety precautions. Others would drive on the curb for an occasional work like this, but probably not in cities prohibiting curb side work (never done it myself, but people swore it worked great). Or make your own ramp with 2x10 lumber, see link below, doesn't need to be this long. Mine aren't.
Would jacking up the car leave me enough space to work? Also, should I go to Autozone to reset my check engine light or should I just disconnect the battery to reset it?
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