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To recap:

2000 Accord 2.3 VTec. Swapped the head out after an oil related failure. Had
a HELL of a time with some connectors.

It runs like a scalded dog. Starts right up. Idles as smooth as a shot of
Makers Mark. Buttttttttttt, the damn check engine light keeps comming on. I
get a code of P1164, "Manufacturer Contrl Air Fuel Metering".

Now what?

Jim

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Nasty wrote:
>
> To recap:
>
> 2000 Accord 2.3 VTec. Swapped the head out after an oil related failure. Had
> a HELL of a time with some connectors.
>
> It runs like a scalded dog. Starts right up. Idles as smooth as a shot of
> Makers Mark. Buttttttttttt, the damn check engine light keeps comming on. I
> get a code of P1164, "Manufacturer Contrl Air Fuel Metering".
>
> Now what?
>
> Jim

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Google 'honda P1164' is the next step.

'Curly'

"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> Nasty wrote:
>>
>> To recap:
>>
>> 2000 Accord 2.3 VTec. Swapped the head out after an oil related failure.
>> Had
>> a HELL of a time with some connectors.
>>
>> It runs like a scalded dog. Starts right up. Idles as smooth as a shot of
>> Makers Mark. Buttttttttttt, the damn check engine light keeps comming on.
>> I
>> get a code of P1164, "Manufacturer Contrl Air Fuel Metering".
>>
>> Now what?
>>
>> Jim
>
> -------------------------------------------
>
> Google 'honda P1164' is the next step.
>
> 'Curly'

As I said in a private reply to you, this is so painfully obvious I'm amazed
at my stupidity.

Thanks Curley.

I'll be checkin' out some O2 sensers in the morning.

Jim

Nasty wrote:

> I'll be checkin' out some O2 sensers in the morning.
>
> Jim


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Be careful about pricing.

NGK shows three O2 sensor numbers for my '97 CR-V. All three are really
the same NTK sensor, but with different wiring harnesses (primary /
secondary / universal). Since the sensors are all the same, you can buy
the cheapest one at NAPA (under $100) and swap the harness.

Try the 'Part Finder' on this page: http://www.ngksparkplugs.ca/

The TECH INFO page is very informative, since O2 sensors require some
special handling.

'Curly'

"'Curly Q. Links'" <motsco__@interbaun.com> wrote in message
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> Nasty wrote:
>
>> I'll be checkin' out some O2 sensers in the morning.
>>
>> Jim
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Be careful about pricing.
>
> NGK shows three O2 sensor numbers for my '97 CR-V. All three are really
> the same NTK sensor, but with different wiring harnesses (primary /
> secondary / universal). Since the sensors are all the same, you can buy
> the cheapest one at NAPA (under $100) and swap the harness.
>
> Try the 'Part Finder' on this page: http://www.ngksparkplugs.ca/
>
> The TECH INFO page is very informative, since O2 sensors require some
> special handling.
>
> 'Curly'

Thanks again Curly.

BEFORE I read that I shouldn't use ANY kind of solvent or cleaner on an O2
senser I hosed the one in the exhaust manifold with electrical connector
(damn there's that term again) cleaner. I ran the car for 15-20 minutes at
various steady idle speeds, no check engine light.

So I guess I'll have the S.O. fly it and watch it.