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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 03:20 PM
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OK I JUST BROUGHT A NEW OXYGEN SENSOR BECAUSE THE OLD ONE THAT WAS IN THERE KEPT ON RUNNING LEAN WHEN IT WAS SUPPOSED TO RUN RICH.SO I PUT IT IN AND I HERD YOU HAVE TO WAIT 2 OR 3 DAYS UNTIL THE COMPUTER STARTS TO READ IT.SO I CRANKED IT UP AND LET IT RUN AND IT KEPT ON ACTING UP FOR 3 DAYS THEN I JUST LET IT SET THERE FOR 3 DAYS AND STILL ACTED UP.SO CAN ANYONE GIVE ME ANY ANSWERS I NEED ALOT OF HELP.
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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 03:25 PM
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TURN THE CAPS OFF!!!!

as far as your problem, you need to give some more info so someone can help you i.e- engine size, year, induction system etc...

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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 03:30 PM
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it wont take several days for the o2 sensor to start working, thats a load of b.s.

you might want to check your fuel pressure to see if your getting enough fuel. what is the motor doing exactly?
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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 03:47 PM
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OK I GOT A 1990 RS CAMARO 305 V8 5.0L AND WHEN IT STARTS TO ACT UP IT ACT LIKE IT IS GOING TO DIE AND THEN IT REBS BACK UP BUT THE IT DOESN'T GET BACK UP AND IT DIES AND WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS PEDAL DOWN IT SHOOTS SOME BLACK SMOKE OUT OF THE TAIL PIPE LIKE IT IS FLOODED. AND THE GAS PRESSURE IS OKAY
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Old Sep 15, 2001 | 11:12 PM
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Car: 89 IrocZ
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As others have mentioned, try typing without using all CAPITAL letters, easier on the eyes.

Have you probed the ECM for codes? Info in Tech Central on the main page.
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 10:13 AM
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check your coolant temp sensor, it can cause your injectors to dump fuel if it is reading wrong.
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 10:24 AM
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i have checked the codes and one time it came up with a code 44 and then it went away and now the only thing that comes up is code 12.where is the coolant temp sensor at.could it be the ECM or the fuel injectors?
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 10:34 AM
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would my car run better with the electronic **** all taken off if so give me some help about this.
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Old Sep 16, 2001 | 05:04 PM
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You'd have to convert it to a carb setup in order to remove all the electronic-****.

I'd test the exhaust for restrictions, test the CTS and test the MAP sensor to start.
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