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Old Apr 27, 2014 | 12:08 AM
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It just came on today after pushing the car a bit, I know this is the code for O2 sensor but I was wondering if there is some way I can clear the light without replacing the part
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
You can clear the code but all that does is erase the record of the error from the memory where it is stored. It DOES NOT correct the problem so if the O2 sensor is bad the code will quickly reappear. Only way to prevent the code from coming back is correct the cause of the code......
How much is it to replace? I recently just spent $800 to repair a few things on my vette and definitely wouldn't want to drop anymore serious cash on a car that I just bought
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Check Rock Auto.
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I cleared the code which got rid of the light, so far so good. Hopefully it was a fluke
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