[V8] I can kind of see it

[Ed Kellock]

FYI, you can get the other O2 sensor connector end for the connection from Napa.

Ed

On 2/9/07, Scott Simmons <indischrot at gmail.com> wrote:
> Trying to figure out the easiest way to get to the PCM.  I need to
> verify continuity between the IAT and the PCM and I can sort of see it
> up through the footwell ducting.
>
> Any BTDTs?
>
> Full story:  Trying to isolate a miss.  Leading theory is that the plugs
> are loading up.  Also running pretty sloppy gas mileage.  Codes pulled
> point to IAT and O2S.  Car runs great but if I sit at a long stop light
> it'll miss every few seconds.  If it's a brief pause at a stop sign, no
> troubles.  Only when idling for a time.  Replacing the FPR as preventive
> measure within two weeks.
>
> The wires at the IAT had been monkey'd before (how do you spell that in
> past tense?) so I removed the crappy soldering and crimped and heat
> shrinked the wires again.  IAT had resistance reading of about 425 on a
> hot engine, after it cooled down for about half an hour it was reading
> about 460 or so, so I believe it's still functional.
>
> Regarding the O2 sensor, I'll probably go the route of the 89 Taurus.
> I'm thinking of hitting the junk yard up here to find an 89 Taurus and
> steal about 2 ft of the vehicle's end wiring harness.  This way  I only
> have to make one connection for all future O2 sensors.  I can just plug
> in the replacement sensors.  I've heard it's not good to solder O2
> wires... prevents proper breathing?  The vehicle specific Taurus O2
> sensor runs $40, the universal 4 wire runs $60.  I'd much rather have
> the Bosch universal connector that comes with it, but that piece of
> plastic isn't worth the extra dollars.
>
> Here's looking forward to that T-Belt job in mid-March.  Where can I
> rent some loaner tools?
>
> If it has wheels or heels, I can't make it happy,
> Scott Simmons
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