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Old Dec 21, 2013 | 04:43 PM
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In my eperience, if its a bad cat codes for the second o2 and sometimes the maf would pop up. You may just have a clogged egr, try cleaning it. If thats the case, repair cost: FREE!
 
Old Dec 21, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Beginner's Luck
before i was gonna buy the cat, i resetted the computer on my car to make sure it was cat. i restarted the car and now im getting code readings besides the p0300: p0122-tps, p0128-coolant thermostat<regulating temp., and p0404-egr.
Here is a list of things that I changed in my car and approximately what it cost:
EGR $35
TPS $49
MAS $60
MAP $40
FPR $45
PCV $20
CAT $65 MAgnaflow from Summit Racing
Coils $49 Ea.
Camshaft Sensor $55
IAC $39
Therm $25
Ign. Module $89
Keep in mind that my 02 YelloJAC Monte SS was Neglected by the Previous Owner! It's taken me 2 yrs to get her in shape. I still have to do a Resonator Delete and the O2 sensors.
I have experienced almost every problem you can have with an 02 Monte SS and I am still working out the kinks.
Last August I attended the High Point Meet and Great here in NJ. And we all Had lunch at A Berger Joint in Pa. In route back to High Point I was embarrassed by the perfomance of my Monte compared to the others that were in attendance. But I also Acknowledged that my car was a Restoration in progress. She will be in tip top shape for any Meet I attend in 2014.
I just want you to know that I have gone through the same problem you are having. Not only with the car but in being able to finance these repairs. I price everything out before I do the work or have it done, (if it is Winter I don't do the work).
I provided these prices so you have an idea of what you may have to spend if Each if the Codes you have relate to an Actual faulty sensor.
The one thing I Highly recommend you do before spending money on parts since you have Multiple codes is have a Running Scan Done with a Tech II Scanner. It will not only tell you what codes you have but it can also Give you more Details on Those codes. Narrow it down for you so that you don't spend money on Parts that are not going to fix the problem.
 
Old Dec 21, 2013 | 11:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JC Colon`

Here is a list of things that I changed in my car and approximately what it cost:
EGR $35
TPS $49
MAS $60
MAP $40
FPR $45
PCV $20
CAT $65 MAgnaflow from Summit Racing
Coils $49 Ea.
Camshaft Sensor $55
IAC $39
Therm $25
Ign. Module $89
Keep in mind that my 02 YelloJAC Monte SS was Neglected by the Previous Owner! It's taken me 2 yrs to get her in shape. I still have to do a Resonator Delete and the O2 sensors.
I have experienced almost every problem you can have with an 02 Monte SS and I am still working out the kinks.
Last August I attended the High Point Meet and Great here in NJ. And we all Had lunch at A Berger Joint in Pa. In route back to High Point I was embarrassed by the perfomance of my Monte compared to the others that were in attendance. But I also Acknowledged that my car was a Restoration in progress. She will be in tip top shape for any Meet I attend in 2014.
I just want you to know that I have gone through the same problem you are having. Not only with the car but in being able to finance these repairs. I price everything out before I do the work or have it done, (if it is Winter I don't do the work).
I provided these prices so you have an idea of what you may have to spend if Each if the Codes you have relate to an Actual faulty sensor.
The one thing I Highly recommend you do before spending money on parts since you have Multiple codes is have a Running Scan Done with a Tech II Scanner. It will not only tell you what codes you have but it can also Give you more Details on Those codes. Narrow it down for you so that you don't spend money on Parts that are not going to fix the problem.
Btw jc, the resonator delete is sweet! I'm not on stock mufflers though. Its bad ***! Also wired up my sound system.
 
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by dbaldwin
Btw jc, the resonator delete is sweet! I'm not on stock mufflers though. Its bad ***! Also wired up my sound system.
David, I'm just having a Straight pipe welded in. Nothing Special. Eventually I will have new Mufflers put in but for now I just want to get the sounds out of the Back of the car where they belong.

I saw the pics of the Parts you got for your Stereo. Looks Good. Hope It sounds Sweet Too!
 
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