1995 Dodge Caravan emissions

Tiny
STEPHEN KARANJA
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  • 1995 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.0L
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 189,000 MILES
I keep getting error code 21 and 51 on this vehicle which has to do with throttle position sensor & oxygen sensor. I have replaced the throttle position sensor. But the same codes keep coming up.I have yet to replace
oxygen sensor. Anyone familiar with this problem.
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 AT 10:24 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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21 - Oxygen sensor signal, neither rich or lean detected.
51 - Air/fuel at limit.

Fault codes never say to replaced parts or that they're defective. They only indicate the circuit or system that needs further diagnosis, or the unacceptable operating condition. A sensor referenced in a fault code is only the cause of that code about half of the time.

In this case neither code refers to the throttle position sensor. A mechanic would start by using a scanner to view the signal voltage coming from the oxygen sensor. Without a scanner, you can inspect the wiring to the oxygen sensor but beyond that, you'll probably just have to replace it and see if that solves the codes. Throwing parts at a problem isn't the way we like to diagnose things, but sometimes there's no better alternative.
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 AT 10:48 PM
Tiny
STEPHEN KARANJA
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Keep doing what you do. Cause you have no idea how much it helps for someone who doesn't have an understanding of some areas of auto problems. Thanks.
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2014 AT 11:11 PM

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