1995 Toyota Tercel check engine light

1995 TOYOTA TERCEL
200,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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95T
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My check engine light came on and i try to get the code, but somehow the check engine light would't blink,also i have notice it burn a lot of fuel. Pleases advice what to do next.
May 28, 2010 at 9:09 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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you need a Toyota scanner tool to retrieve the trouble codes, sounds like a faulty oxygen sensor though.
May 28, 2010 at 9:16 AM
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[quote:0c62824d8b="bluelightnin6"]you need a Toyota scanner tool to retrieve the trouble codes, sounds like a faulty oxygen sensor though.[/quote:0c62824d8b]



Much appreciated, I did try to rent the code scanner but no such luck, the only way it to buy 1 and the cheap it 1 cost $221. and to tell u the true i don't have the fund. By the way if i replace the oxygen sensor will the problem gone, please advice.
May 28, 2010 at 9:29 AM
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Much appreciated, I did try to rent the code scanner but no such luck, the only way it to buy 1 and the cheap it 1 cost $221. and to tell u the true i don't have the fund. By the way if i replace the oxygen sensor will the problem gone, please advice.
May 28, 2010 at 10:18 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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may want to test the oxygen sensor first, learn how to test it at https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_oxygen_sensor.htm
May 29, 2010 at 1:55 AM
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