Need Help decyphering EFILive capture
The capture file is a v5 file.
My car has been getting very poor gas mileage lately.
I have change the knock sensors, plugs and wires within the last month. I thought that the knock sensor code was causing the gas mileage decrease but the problem is still there.
Now I am thinking that it might be the O2 sensors. The car has 138K miles on it and has been running consistent 26-28 mpg up until last month.
If you want to help me figure this out. Below are links to the files.
File 1 First Run
File 2 Second Run
Thanks in advance.
George
Last edited by Geo99M6Z; Sep 7, 2005 at 11:18 AM.
It was strange that the excessive fuel consumption started immediately when the knock sensor went ( P0332 - Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input (Bank 2) ) and I changed both sensors thinking that would fix the problem.
I believe, and someone may chime in to confirm, when the knock sensors fail, you will end up in OL. the OL table is a rich tune and could help foul up your O2 sensors. Givin the age of your O2 sensors, I would replace them clear the codes and then monitor the system closely for the next 2-300 miles.
What you describe makes sense. Because the engine was running extremely rich and I drove it for about two weeks before having the chance to change the sensors.
Do you know a good replacement for the sensors? And, do you think I should change all 4 or just the ones up front? If I could avoid Bosch that would be great, because my last experience with Bosch make my engine sound like it was going to vibrate right out of the bay.
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I put in the Bosch sensors, $67 each.
Set the computer to relearn the fuel curve. I guess the trip to work tomorrow will be a better indication.
Also, I noticed that there was knock detected when I was in 5th and 6th gear when I would give it some gas, understandable. But in 4th gear and accelerating, 0 knock detected.
Thanks TAQuickness, I'll keep you posted.

