:?: This is starting to get to me. Calls out HEGO sensor, I replaced as old ha some bad wires. Cleared codes and it comes back after about a 5 mile drive. Cleaned MAF with no help.
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18 years ago
1992 Explorer EEC error 173
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18 years ago
I waited for someone more knowledgeable to respond, but seems that you are at your wits end, so I'll throw in my 2 cents.
An 'always rich' condition is unlikely to be due to a failed sensor. Guess that at least in theory it could be due to a short between the HEGO heater power and output wires, but that's about it. And since you already replaced the sensor, we can safely rule that out.
I would look for the following:
- Leaking injector or something causing an injector to be constantly energized (a short in the harness, PCM failure)
- Excessive fuel pressure (faulty regulator)
- Some obstruction in the air supply, like a clogged filter (but that should have been sensed by the MAF if functioning properly) Much less likely:
- A short or cross between the power and signal lines between the PCM and the HEGO sensor (if the harness was damaged or modified in some way)
I am sure there are quite a few more. Let the experts speak!
Good luck!