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1987 Chevy Celebrity code 45

Tiny
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Engine Performance problem
1987 Chevy Celebrity 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

getting code 45, rich exaust, after idling a few minutes runs a little rough especialy when cold, replaced oxy sensor, injector and fuel press regulator.
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 3:50 PM

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Tiny
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Hello -

To better assist you what is your engine size in liter and the 8th digit of your VIN.
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 5:50 PM
Tiny
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Its the 2.5.8th digit is R
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 6:11 PM
Tiny
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Hello -

Thanks for the info.....

For running rich it may be your manifold air temp sensor, coolant temp sensor, or oxygen sensor which you say you changed. For rough idle it could be any number of things but possible throttle position sensor or mass air flow sensor.

Now it could also be plug wires, plugs etc..... When was the last tune up?

If we have information in the manual for checking the above sensors would you like it?
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 8:49 PM
Tiny
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Hello -

Also how many miles are on the vehicle..... Was it idling rough after the change of the 02 change or before.

Have you checked all your vacuum hoses for cracks, loose connections etc.....A vacuum leak will also cause a rough idle
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Sunday, October 18th, 2009 AT 9:06 PM
Tiny
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You have two oxygen sensor, you need to replace both of them
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Monday, October 26th, 2009 AT 1:45 AM
Tiny
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My car is running fine now, I replace the egr valve with the old one, the one I returned near positive it was the wrong one I have a guy look at the parts store if I had more than one oxygen sensor I only have the one. The having that code 45 every once in awhile is the least of my problems now that I got it running the way it used to I read somewhere that it could be my charcoal canister I don't know if they plug up or what hope all is well thanks for your time
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Monday, October 26th, 2009 AT 7:59 PM

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