P0136

Blindeye_03 · 11-18-2003, 01:45 PM

I recently went catless (stock cat-back w/ gutted cats) and wired in a MIL eliminator w/ the second O2 sensor.

Why would I get this code? Could it be the solder came undone on the Mil Eliminator or that my 02 sensor went bad?

thanks,
-justin

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AndyM · 11-18-2003, 02:20 PM

I had the same problem. The problem is that your wires have come apart, or you didn’t connect the wires correctly. That code you’re getting means that the rear 02 sensor is not getting a signal at all. The MIL is just for a 420 code (low-efficiency). Take off the 02 sensor and see what’s going on, I’m almost sure it’s not getting a signal.

Blindeye_03 · 11-18-2003, 02:36 PM

How bad is it to keep driving around like this for say a week?

Im not in a great 'condition' to be working under my car right now (had surgery in my mouth)...its bad enuff to be changing the oil today lol.

-justin

AndyM · 11-18-2003, 04:51 PM

honestly I dont know? If it was me I would still drive but if I noticed my car running funny I would not drive it any more till I fixed it.

I think the rear 02 is just to monitor the temp in the car and really dosent effect anything...thats just me

When my CE light came on I was driving on the highway it was the same code yo got, my car was running normal even the day after...I didnt fix it until 2 days later, everything was fine

munkis · 11-18-2003, 06:25 PM

the rear 02 sensor is there to monitor cat efficiency.

You can drive it.

I have seen problems with the rear 02 sensor wires chafing on the heat shields.

like andy said inspect the sensor and the wires, Might be something very obvious.

Jay

Blindeye_03 · 11-18-2003, 06:43 PM

What is weird is I wrapped that sucker TIGHT with electrical tape after soldering the MIL Eliminator w/ it.

As long as it isnt 'bad' I dont have to spend more money

.

The guy at the autozone was saying it was under warranty...HAHAHA he was nice and everything, but warranty isnt going to cover jack w/ a hacked up wiring harness

.

-justin

Layman · 11-18-2003, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Blindeye_03
How bad is it to keep driving around like this for say a week?

Im not in a great 'condition' to be working under my car right now (had surgery in my mouth)...its bad enuff to be changing the oil today lol.

-justin

Can't be all THAT bad - my car doesn't seem any worse for the wear after about 2 years of that code.

AndyM · 11-18-2003, 11:10 PM

see thats what I did I took of all the type wiring loom and found one of my connectors that I used was loose, took my time installing the MIL and havent had a CE light yet (knock on wood)

Blindeye_03 · 11-19-2003, 12:04 AM

the wires are just so short + the wires on the o2 sensor are like bend resistant

.

Looks like the electrical tape will be used again to cover up the CEL till I have time to yank the sensor.

-justin

11-18-2003, 01:45 PM	#1
Blindeye_03 Scooby Guru Member#: 4418 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Woodstock, Georgia Vehicle: 2008 S2000 Black	P0136 I recently went catless (stock cat-back w/ gutted cats) and wired in a MIL eliminator w/ the second O2 sensor. Why would I get this code? Could it be the solder came undone on the Mil Eliminator or that my 02 sensor went bad? thanks, -justin * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-18-2003, 02:20 PM	#2
AndyM Scooby Specialist Member#: 3219 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Arlington Heights, IL USA Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi WR Blue Pearl	I had the same problem. The problem is that your wires have come apart, or you didn’t connect the wires correctly. That code you’re getting means that the rear 02 sensor is not getting a signal at all. The MIL is just for a 420 code (low-efficiency). Take off the 02 sensor and see what’s going on, I’m almost sure it’s not getting a signal.

11-18-2003, 02:36 PM	#3
Blindeye_03 Scooby Guru Member#: 4418 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Woodstock, Georgia Vehicle: 2008 S2000 Black	How bad is it to keep driving around like this for say a week? Im not in a great 'condition' to be working under my car right now (had surgery in my mouth)...its bad enuff to be changing the oil today lol. -justin

11-18-2003, 04:51 PM	#4
AndyM Scooby Specialist Member#: 3219 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Arlington Heights, IL USA Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi WR Blue Pearl	honestly I dont know? If it was me I would still drive but if I noticed my car running funny I would not drive it any more till I fixed it. I think the rear 02 is just to monitor the temp in the car and really dosent effect anything...thats just me When my CE light came on I was driving on the highway it was the same code yo got, my car was running normal even the day after...I didnt fix it until 2 days later, everything was fine

11-18-2003, 06:25 PM	#5
munkis Scooby Guru Member#: 1847 Join Date: Jul 2000 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: brokenmotorsports.com Vehicle: Team Broken: V6 GF rallyarmor.com	the rear 02 sensor is there to monitor cat efficiency. You can drive it. I have seen problems with the rear 02 sensor wires chafing on the heat shields. like andy said inspect the sensor and the wires, Might be something very obvious. Jay

11-18-2003, 06:43 PM	#6
Blindeye_03 Scooby Guru Member#: 4418 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Woodstock, Georgia Vehicle: 2008 S2000 Black	What is weird is I wrapped that sucker TIGHT with electrical tape after soldering the MIL Eliminator w/ it. As long as it isnt 'bad' I dont have to spend more money . The guy at the autozone was saying it was under warranty...HAHAHA he was nice and everything, but warranty isnt going to cover jack w/ a hacked up wiring harness . -justin

11-18-2003, 11:10 PM	#8
AndyM Scooby Specialist Member#: 3219 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Arlington Heights, IL USA Vehicle: 2004 Impreza WRX STi WR Blue Pearl	see thats what I did I took of all the type wiring loom and found one of my connectors that I used was loose, took my time installing the MIL and havent had a CE light yet (knock on wood)

11-19-2003, 12:04 AM	#9
Blindeye_03 Scooby Guru Member#: 4418 Join Date: Feb 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: Woodstock, Georgia Vehicle: 2008 S2000 Black	the wires are just so short + the wires on the o2 sensor are like bend resistant . Looks like the electrical tape will be used again to cover up the CEL till I have time to yank the sensor. -justin