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Old 01-30-2010, 01:49 AM
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Help Major C.E.L. Problem

Hi All,

I have had my CEL or check engine light come on the other day got it coded an it said it was the front o2 sensor, replaced it with a walker OEM compatible. Had the code taken off and it was fine till I stopped at the bottle shop turned the Rota back on and the CEL was on again...... Pulling my hair out spent 400 on the part $50 to fit it and of Course 3 Mazda Dealers I spoke to Had no idea what the problem was I think it may be the cat but Dont want too spend 300 on the experiment if it is the rear o2..... My skids has done 86000kms and was owned by a 68yr old Dr and is by far the best 1 I have seen with full log Books PLEASE ANYONE can you help me!!!!!!!!!!!!! Luv My ride but dont wanna spend and Spend and Spend and still have the CEL on........
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Have the CEL read again. Likely something else but could be related to replacing the O2 sensor. Or it may be a simple gas cap/minor evap leak. If it came on right after start-up, evap leak is a good candidate because the ECU checks the fuel system pressure and compares to the last reading at shutdown. The cap gaskets don't always seat properly.
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Just take it by autozone and get it checked out again. I had my 8 for 2k miles and the CEL came on due to a gas cap lid.
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