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Question: Engine light comes on and code reads heat sensor.

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Lone Ranger, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, New Brighton, PA, February 01, 2012, 16:50
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I can clear the code and it stays off for a day or so. Will this sensor cause any major problems until I can get it repaired? Is it an easy fix or do I have to take it to a dealer?

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    dandd February 02, 2012, 13:46
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    What sensor? then I can help you. What is the actual number of the code i.e PXXXX as in P0101 for mass air flow sensor etc.

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    Lone Ranger, February 06, 2012, 17:00
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    Thanks for your reply. I'll get back to you when the engine light comes back on.
    It's been about four days now.

    Engine light came on and I read this code.
    02 sensor heater circuit malfunction( bank 1 sensor 2)

    I hope this helps.

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