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Anonymous Posted on Jul 04, 2010

I have a code of po122.tps i change the sensor .the check engine light still comes on it has 5 volts coming from plug please help

  • Anonymous Jul 04, 2010

    what else can i do if light doesnt go off

  • Anonymous Jul 05, 2010

    do u now what is connected to that circut how to test.how to find out if the computer is bad

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Other sensor could be at fault, you will have to test all that are relater to the engine to determine the ones at fault. it can also be your computer malfunctioning. by resetting it, either the code will go away or you will get another code, maybe the same

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  • Anonymous Jul 05, 2010

    like i said, disconnect battery for 5 minutes, re-connect, and let engine run for five minutes. the only way to really test a computer is by A : taking it to a repair shop or B; testing all the sensors i.e. input that it's getting

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