1995 Toyota Tercel check engine light

Tiny
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  • 1995 TOYOTA TERCEL
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
My check engine light came on and I try to get the code, but somehow the check engine light would't blink, also I have notice it burn a lot of fuel. Pleases advice what to do next.
Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 4:09 PM

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Tiny
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You need a Toyota scanner tool to retrieve the trouble codes, sounds like a faulty oxygen sensor though.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 4:16 PM
Tiny
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Much appreciated, I did try to rent the code scanner but no such luck, the only way it to buy 1 and the cheap it 1 cost $221. And to tell u the true I don't have the fund. By the way if I replace the oxygen sensor will the problem gone, please advice.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 4:29 PM
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Much appreciated, I did try to rent the code scanner but no such luck, the only way it to buy 1 and the cheap it 1 cost $221. And to tell u the true I don't have the fund. By the way if I replace the oxygen sensor will the problem gone, please advice.
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Friday, May 28th, 2010 AT 5:18 PM
Tiny
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May want to test the oxygen sensor first, learn how to test it at https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_to_test_oxygen_sensor.htm
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Saturday, May 29th, 2010 AT 8:55 AM

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