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About the ECT, are you sure you are using the correct connector for it? Aerocolorado had a similar problem recently. The correct plug is black in color, and there is another pinkish/brownish (heck, I can't tell the color anymore) but otherwise identical plug that's not used.
What are you referring to as the ECT? There are two wire connections for the tester. They are connected together by cap.
i have checked the code 3 times its 133 the van is a 94 4,0 i back fires and stumbles when you give it gas and smells like fuel ive checked the coil pack and the edis6 it acts like its jumped a tooth on timming
Anyhow, the O2 sensor problem, do you have an exhaust leak near the y pipe or infront (closer to the engine) of it?
I say that because it sounds like your running rich due to over compenstaion by the ECU ,initialised by the O2 sensor which is reading a system lean condition.
Also if the ECT sensor is not giving the ECU 160* f, then the engine will effectively be running on choke for cold engine (engine may not go into closed loop fuel control).
Replace ECT sensor & make sure no exhaust leaks.
Aeroman.
Last edited by Aeroman59; Oct 7, 2007 at 08:10 AM.
saiter, the code you are geting is the first flash=1 telling you to get ready for codes. the next flashes are 111 then 111 again. system pass. try getting codes with KEY ON ENGINE OFF.
i had this same problem recently on a 94 3.0 and it turned out to be the ECT sensor. an easy $25 dollar fix. there is a way to check resistence on the sensor with a volt meter,but i dont know how. search forum.
jim
saitor, the only other thing i "thought" was wrong was my fuel pressure regulator. i replaced it and the ect, disconnected the battery for 10 minutes and it was fine. hope this helps.
it was the maf when i had it tested it tested good but when i took it apart the 2 wires inside were filthy and coated with dirt thanks for the help guys