Please Help!

[cliff883]

The parts have been on the car since August.

[BlackBalt]

Originally Posted by cliff883

My car is throwing code p0141 (O2 SENSOR BNK1 SEN2 HEATER CKT MALF), i CHANGED THE SENSOR BUT THE CODE STILL CAME BACK. ANY SUGGESTIONS

I thought P0141 was a MAF sensor code...if you have the oiled Injen it's worth a shot to check it, it's that sensor that sticks out of the intake pipe about 8 inches before the thorttle body. If it is saturated in oil, wipe it down with a little rubbing alchohol and reinstall it. Also, if it was 02 sensor code, your car has 2, one on the manifold and one under the car after the cat. Get the code cleared and change the other one too if it's still tripping a code.

[cliff883]

Its definately a o2 sensor code, the description I have in perentesis is what the printout from the machine says

[cobaltkrazy]

Originally Posted by cliff883

The parts have been on the car since August.

yeah, i agree with blackbalt, i would change the second O2 sensor, and clear the codes. Basic knowledge would be to replace both sensors while the car is in the air.

[cliff883]

Well, I took the dp off and put the stock one back on cleared the code but the light still came on. I took it the dealer today and they said the o2 sensor is bad, I told them I just put it in, and they said that it is probably because it is not a gm one. The gm sensor is over 3 times as much as the Bosch one I bought. In all it was $382 for the diagnoses, part and install. They said the problem should be solved so we will see.

[ag4go]

I had the same problem. I agree with the other posts as you need to check and see if the cigarette lighter plug under the radio works. If not, it is the fuse. The fuse is a 15 amp fuse labeled cigar located in the fuse panel under the hood.

[Jimbug]

Can I add my 2 cents.... No problem with my Balt but have a 99 Ford windstar, check engine light on, Autozone scanned, said it was a dirty MAF or o2 sensors. Replaced MAF and still engine light, took it to Ford, after $95 diagnostic told it was the pcv valve. replaced it, same problem. Looking on Craigslist, found a Master Tech that use to work with Ford, Came over (house call) said it was a gasket ( can't remember which one). He came over Sat at 9:30 am, picked up van and dropped it off at 1:30pm. Gasket replaced, new plugs etc.. all for $270 parts and labor. Light is out!
Moral of story, don't always believe what autozone tells you is wrong when your car throws a CEL, take what they give you and research it...unless you like replacing parts.