Help with codes and what to do

[grerod]

I have a 96 explorer sport trying to get it through inspection. Check engine light was on Code 153 so I changed the o2 sensor. I used one my dad bought many years ago because he said it was good. Drove the car light came back on I had the codes read and I had 153,133, 420. I bought a new o2 and put it on so to get the check engine light off I bought my own reader so before i cleared it I read the codes they were 133,153,420 and 122. I cleared the codes and did not go 15 miles light is back on and the code is 153. I need to get it inspected but at this point I am about ready to scrap the damn thing. I already put a new fuel pump, fixed both window motors and the car has 204000 miles it is my sons and I needed to last one more year about 7500 miles is all I need out of it and then he can park it. Someone tell me what to try and do next.

 

[budwich]

replace the other o2 sensor that the "last" 0153 code is complaining about.

 

[Abbondanza]

p0153 is the driver side o2 sensor that is in the Y-pipe by the manifold. You may have only changed bank 1 sensor1 (passenger side), which would clear codes p0153. They only cost $25 on RockAuto.com (just bought and changed bank1 sensor1 on mine today) no more CEL light, so I would get a new one. If you just want to pass inspection, then get to the place, clear the codes before you drive in, and the CEL light won't get in the way...

 

[Joe Dirt]

Agreed- don't go by whether someone says an O2 is good or not. If the code is pointing there, I'd start with a suspect part in this case...

 

[budwich]

...... If you just want to pass inspection, then get to the place, clear the codes before you drive in, and the CEL light won't get in the way...

I wouldn't do that as then your emission system will likely "flag" a not ready condition and they will likely not pass it until the drive cycle has been complete.

 

[Abbondanza]

I wouldn't do that as then your emission system will likely "flag" a not ready condition and they will likely not pass it until the drive cycle has been complete.

ah didn't know that, thought it was a visual inspection for the CEL

 

[grerod]

Tried that

Tried the clear code check but did not work it got flagged but I replaced the o2 on the passenger side I guess i will try the drivers side.