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Old Jun 15, 2009 | 11:43 PM
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my girlfriend just bought a 96 cavalier and had 2 codes. p0325 and p0134. i know that the 325 is something with the knock sensor and the 134 is a bad o2. now my question is, to fix the knock sensor code will replacing the sensor simply fix it or is the engine done?
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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DTC P0134- O2 Sensor CKT No Activity (Bank 1 Sensor 1).

DTC P0325- Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Malfunction Bank 1 or 1 Sensor.

My guess would be to check your wiring for both of these and go from there.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 08:45 AM
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I was going to replace both sensors, but does the p0325 code mean the motor is screwed? I mean its idling like ****
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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It's idling like **** because your front o2 sensor isn't working. The engine needs readings from it to adjust fueling.

Like Diablo said, it very well could just be a wiring issue and the sensors aren't bad. Check the wiring before you buy new sensors.

And, no, this does not mean your motor is screwed at all.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 11:33 AM
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Make sure you use an ACDelco O2 sensor. J-Bodies don't like Bosch either.
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Old Jun 16, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Will it really be that bad if I went bosch
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:33 AM
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replaced, plugs, plug wires and the o2 sensor, still running like garbage, i really hope there isnt any engine knock
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Do you know anyone with a scanner or HPTuners that can scan your car to see if that o2 is working, you'd be wasting money by throwing parts at it, you need to diagnose the problem.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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I might, if the o2 sensor was bad would the engine still sound like its knocking?
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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after replacing the original o2 sensor and replacing the plugs and wires, we now are getting code p0172. we arent getting p0325 and p0134 anymore
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=P0172
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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I know what the code is. What im trying to figure out is why it still idles like *** and has no power
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did you start going through the list? clean maf, check fuel pressure, check for vacuum leaks, etc?
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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Not yet, im going to try to run it with the maf disconnected then clean it and check the fuel pressure...would any of these problems cause the car to have like no power and struggle getting to 30 mph? Also going up hills it only goes 10 mph
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by shutzero
Not yet, im going to try to run it with the maf disconnected then clean it and check the fuel pressure...would any of these problems cause the car to have like no power and struggle getting to 30 mph? Also going up hills it only goes 10 mph
yep if the maf is dirty or decective it will run like sh**
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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I just went to clean the maf...and couldn't find one lol I don't think this car has one
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Do yourself a favor and bring it to a capable mechanic instead of throwing parts at it.
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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i would if i could afford it. now the cylinders were filled with gas and the car wouldnt start because of it. why would the cylinders become filled with gas? bad injectors/fuel pressure regulator?
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anyone?
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