Engine light on.. 99' Protege

[cherry cola]

I went to AutoZone and they used an "ODB" handheld device and they said that my car was spitting out two different codes. I can post those codes if it helps. They said I needed a new O2 sensor for about $70 by Bosche or one of my plugs is failing. Help! I honestly do not like this car, and I am just trying to get the light to go off so I can sell it. Any suggestions?


I bought some Bosche plugs, hopefully after putting them in tomorrow the light will turn off.


Any feedback?

[pdhaudio83]

post the codes.
P017X?
p0471?

[pdhaudio83]

does the car stumble a lot? how long since the plugs were changed last? how many miles does the car have ?

[cherry cola]

does the car stumble a lot? how long since the plugs were changed last? how many miles does the car have ?


it doesn't stumble at all. it doesn't start on the first try though. it's embarassing. this new looking car, and it doesn't start for jack on the first try. how gay


i just need the light off for a few weeks, because I really want to dump that bitch.

[pdhaudio83]

dump it, get a used car, and have potentially more problems?

take it to a mechanic.

[cherry cola]

dump it, get a used car, and have potentially more problems?

take it to a mechanic.

woh woh woh.. slow down there with your helpful advice.

you're so damn helpful.

[pdhaudio83]

woh woh woh.. slow down there with your helpful advice.

you're so damn helpful.
emkay....
what codes did it throw ?

[ProDriva]

woh woh woh.. slow down there with your helpful advice.
you're so damn helpful. I think he is tryin to help, so stop being such an asshat (yupnope)