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My Engine Light Came On Reading " System Too Lean "

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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:22 PM
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My Engine Light Came On Reading " System Too Lean "

anyone know what the problem can be?


i did take it to local shop , and they say oxgen sensor..? or air and fuel sensor..?

they estimated $125 + $75 labor for oxygen sensor
and 325 + 75 labor for air and fuel sensor

to be replaced...


i asked, so do i have to replace both? and shop sais.. its better to..

I think its BS... trying to save money...

Please help ..

any one ever had system too lean on engine light?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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are you out of warranty?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Just replace the O2 sensor. the system needs oxygen feedback to generate the correct mixture.

but are they SURE thats the cause ? or they just want to make some quick $$$ out of you ?

are you in warranty ?
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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If it is the O2 sensor, than definately do the work yourself. It is literally one wire harness and a bolt. Simple as an oil change, maybe even more simple.
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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Can you confirm the DTC code?
I'm assuming this is the front O2 sensor...
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Old Jan 2, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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When you took it to a shop...are they Rotory certified?

If they aren't specialist on rotories take it to the correct shop or the dealer.

Ja, please confirm the cel code.

It's common to get a miss fire on our cars and then throw a cel code. Just reset the ECU for this and you will be fine. We need more info.

We just want to make sure the shop is not BSing for bucks.
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