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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 07:44 PM
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1997 Cherokee
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I have two trouble codes PO118 and PO171. The first one has to do the temperature sending with too high voltage going to it. The second one deals with a lean mixture condition. OK, so where do I go from here, change the temp. sending and where do I start with the lean condition???? Thanks for the help, great forum. Dan
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 07:52 PM
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The temp. sending unit could be causing the lean mixture condition, right???
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 08:47 PM
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Yep. That code doesn't mean "wow that's really hot!" it means the PCM sees the input voltage at full strength being fed right back to it instead of a signal. Look for shorts in the wire before replacing that sensor. That cable bundle goes back to a sketchy spot at the back of the head where abrasion can occur.
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Old Jun 23, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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What is the ECT ??? Thanks
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