Engine wont engage

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SKWIRT17
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Hi! I own a 2002 Chevy Tracker with 75k miles on it. I recently had the PCV Valve and Starter replaced, along with the fuel lines. I went to start it this morning and it would turn over, but not fully engage, all instinct told me it was my Fuel Pump, so I had it towed to the dealership where the service manager was first telling me I got a bad batch of gas, now he is convinced it is the O2 sensor, now, I am just a girl, but I do know a thing or 2 about cars, and correct me if I am wrong, but I did not think that a faulty O2 sensor would kill the engine completely, just wear on the fuel economy and make the engine sputter a bit... Please help - I do not want to pay for a part that 1. I do not need and 2. Will not fix the problem.
Oct 29, 2007 at 8:17 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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If the o2 sensor is completely shorted it caqn keep the car from running. Have them unplug it and see if it starts, worst it would do is set a code. That truck has a MAF sensor, I would look for any air leaks between the MAF and the throttle bore or any other vacuum leaks.
Oct 29, 2007 at 9:16 AM
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