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Old 04-07-2011, 01:59 AM
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Ok sorry but i did a search and nothing really came up, i have the MIL eliminators with my O/R H pipe, i keep getting a damn p0136 code, bank 1 sensor 2, is this my MIL eliminator not working properly or something else? thanks guys!
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Old 04-07-2011, 05:14 AM
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MILs seem to be hit or miss alot of the time, they work or they dont. Try disconnecting the battery and go for round 2.
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Old 04-07-2011, 06:52 PM
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is this something the MIL should cover though? i contacted stangmods and they said to send it back and they are gona send me a new pair so we'll see how this new one goes
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A failing/weak O2 sensor could cause that as well...
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Old 04-07-2011, 10:06 PM
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how do i check the o2 sensor? voltage meter?
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Originally Posted by bronxbomerss2
how do i check the o2 sensor? voltage meter?

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Old 04-07-2011, 11:41 PM
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i ran a IM check on my OBD reader and the 02 sensors are 'ready' so i don't think that's it, looks like ill be sending my MIL's back, ugh!
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Why dont you try disconnecting the batter first and see if the codes come back?
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Old 04-09-2011, 12:35 AM
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i need to pass emissions and i don't wanna disconect the battery and have to go threw waiting for all the sensors to be 'ready' but hopefully new MILs will fix the issue
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Originally Posted by bronxbomerss2
i need to pass emissions and i don't wanna disconect the battery and have to go threw waiting for all the sensors to be 'ready' but hopefully new MILs will fix the issue
Make your own for $5 to $6...
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