Check Engine light

2008 MITSUBISHI TRITON
160,000 MILES
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JASEASHBY
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Hi engine light came on at 150000 km. l do oil changes myself and t-belt ect. Disconnected battery for 1 hour and it reset it self and never came back on. Till now at 160000 km came back on. On a dirt bumpy track disconnected battery for 1 hour and it reset it self but have done another 400km and come back on???
Jun 20, 2013 at 8:12 PM
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HMAC300
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Hello,

It sounds like you have an oxygen sensor heater that is out which is common but to be sure here sia guide to follow to get the codes and a step by step guide on how to replace the oxygen sensors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-oxygen-sensor

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
Jun 21, 2013 at 12:00 AM
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BOOPERIII
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Thanks for this post I had a coolant temperature sensor go out had to get a new one for $65.00. I love this site.
Feb 11, 2019 at 7:48 AM
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