1998 Ford Explorer error codes

129,789 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DBANKBROKE
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i had explorer inspected and failed bgecause of 2 error codes
1. P0156 02 SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (BANK 2 SENSOR 2)

2. P0161 02 SENSOR HEATER CIRCUIT (BANK 2 SENSOR 2)

I HAVE REPLACED ALL 3 SENSORS ON CAR BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMMING ON.
IS THERE A SLOUTION ?
Nov 11, 2008 at 5:03 AM
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[quote:bc170f227f="dbankbroke"]Computer problem
1998 Ford Explorer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 129789 miles

i had explorer inspected and failed bgecause of 2 error codes
1. P0156 02 SENSOR CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (BANK 2 SENSOR 2)

2. P0161 02 SENSOR HEATER CIRCUIT (BANK 2 SENSOR 2)

I HAVE REPLACED ALL 3 SENSORS ON CAR BUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT KEEP COMMING ON.
IS THERE A SLOUTION ?[/quote:bc170f227f]


Hello,

Have you had the code erased. If you haven't then the codes will take 50+ key starts to clear. If you did have codes cleared are they the same codes coming up.

If they are then check for damaged wires and/or connector. Check for exhaust leak.
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Nov 11, 2008 at 6:21 AM
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