Have a 2000 chevy s -10 reporting a flex fuel composition sensor signal being too high...Right now the only choice I have is to replace it. Anyone know of a quick fix instead of replacing it..Doesn't seem to be effecting engine, but the check engine light is always on..
Thanks....
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Bill
What about some kind of fuel additive? I used to use Amsoil Diesel in a gas engine to pass emissions. Only needed one two ounce in a full tank of gas to clean up all the sensors.
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Steve W.
Nothing that is a real quick fix, except replacing the sensor after testing the wiring and the sensor itself to see if it is actually faulty. I would buy one from a salvage yard if you don't want to spend BIG money. They are about $600.00 new.
OR you could look into converting it away from a flex fuel. You would need to replace the sensor with a straight line, reflash the ECM so it doesn't look for the sensor and replace the gas cap with a black one. Not sure what else on the 2.2 is different for flex other than those. It should have the wideband O2 sensor and that should be OK as is.
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John
Tried using different additives, nothing helps. Sensor is marginal..sometimes it resets itself..may be even the different gasoline mixtures being used in todays fuel..
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John
Thanks for the reply...I think I'll just stay with the flex fuel sensor and try and find a replacement at the local junk yards..
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