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Oct 2, 2005 | 10:16 PM

87zjeff

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From: louisville, ky

Axle/Gears: '01 3.42 10 bolt

need help

car idles high(1500rpm), idle surges between 700 and 1000rpm and got a code 45. these symptoms are not present all the time. a lot of times it idles fine.

Oct 2, 2005 | 10:49 PM

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Your oxygen sensor may be toast. Age, wear, fuel contamination, contamination from coolant of silicone sealant outgassing, or physical damage can kill a sensor.