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Old 08-23-2008 | 08:17 PM
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error code p0031

I crushed a few wires running to the o2 sensors a while back but have I checked and double checked the wires and still I'm getting the cel P0031? can anyone tell me the proper voltage leading to the 2 white and 2 black connectors running along the tranny. Also what else could cause this code? We omed(sp?) the wires and found that 2 were broken but we solidered them together and still I have the code the other wires omed fine and looked good.
Old 08-23-2008 | 08:33 PM
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Error is for front O2 sensor heater circuit.....

might need a new sensor....
Old 08-23-2008 | 08:50 PM
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wouldn't that be a differant cel? P0031 is for low voltage only right?
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Originally Posted by Mr.&Mrs.Magic
We omed(sp?) the wires and found that 2 were broken but we solidered them together and still I have the code the other wires omed fine and looked good.
Did you check for continuity after you soldered them?
If so, did you check it against a wire that wasn't broken?
If you broke a wire, it would have been better to butt-splice the ends together and then wrap the wire.
I'm assuming you did wrap/electrical tape the wires after you soldered them.
Old 08-23-2008 | 09:22 PM
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O2 heater issues are cut and dry. The low voltage is what the PCM monitors THROUGH the sensor.

Dan is right. Change the O2.

BTW this will not cause a LFT/SFT issue. It is strictly a heater issue.
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Originally Posted by Jon316G
Did you check for continuity after you soldered them?
If so, did you check it against a wire that wasn't broken?
If you broke a wire, it would have been better to butt-splice the ends together and then wrap the wire.
I'm assuming you did wrap/electrical tape the wires after you soldered them.
yes yes and double yes btw I hate butt splicing
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wtf I uninstalled the AP this morning and rode around all day with no cel. And just food for thought the car drove like *** and kept trying to die every time I stoped. After reinstalling my AP not more than a half mile down the road the cel came back??? Also when I first installed the AP my fans were always running but after I crushed the wires they have not been running near as much. I attributed that to the exhaust system I put on at the same time figuring it was letting the hot air out better but now my fans are running again everytime I shut the car off. Is it possible the AP has gone bad I'm not getting AFR,LTFT,STFT but everything else is working?? Also where can I get a new front O2 sensor the local parts store wants $300. Is there a universal type? I can get and AFR guage with a new wideband o2 for that price? I'm also still looking for the volt specs for the little plugs.

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