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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 11:52 PM
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1997 F-150, 4.6L V8, keep fouling #3, #4, not oil, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, code PO156, 02 sensor circuit malfunction (bank 2 sensor2), have replaced down stream 02 sensor and cats. NEED HELP PLEASE!!!!
 
Old Aug 15, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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Have you checked to see if the injectors are leaking?
 
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:29 AM
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yes, no injector leak
 
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 12:25 PM
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Are the wires good? What have you done besides replacing the O2 sensor? Please give us some history on the vehicle.
 
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 05:55 AM
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Here are some common causes for a P0156 code.

1. Pinched, shorted, and corroded wiring and pins
2. Crossed sensor wires
3. Exhaust leaks
4. Contaminated or damaged sensor
5. Bad PCM

Also, how did you check your injectors to see if they were leaking or not?
 
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