Check engine light on

1999 FORD CONTOUR
153,000 MILES • AUTOMATIC
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JERRY MARCONI
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Just bought this car and three days later the check engine light came on. Ran the codes it said; HO2 ps11 car running lean will not pass smog. What could it be and what can I do?
Aug 6, 2018 at 3:50 AM
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JERRY MARCONI
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The lady said that I passed the smog in April, but it was already past the ninety days so I had to take it in to get a smog. It will not pass smog the car was rendered a gross polluter this is in July. My question is, do you believe that the car even really passed smog in April?
Aug 6, 2018 at 3:53 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

What Lady? There should be a record if it did.

Anything can happen even a hour after it has passed smog.

Let's start with the code? What is the actual code number?

Roy

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/smog-test-inspection-information

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Aug 6, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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