1428 fault code on 2012 etec

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thejo

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• Oct 17, 2016

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So I have a check engine light. I pulled the code and it is 1428.
I have started to take the sled apart to get to the sensor leaving the pipe and going to the module sitting on top of the oil tank. Top light hood and all plastic out.

-Can't get to the sensor still. anyone have a trick how to access it?
do I have to remove the oil tank from the chain case side?
do I have to remove the gas tank?
do I have to remove the air box?

Anyone have a trick or know how to get there?
thanks

 

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800PowerFanatic

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• Oct 17, 2016

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I was able to just slide the secondary air box off the throttle bodies and get to the module for the pipe sensor.

 

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from the air box beside the secondary ?! I will try it. thanks.

 

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would the error code go away once the sensor replaced? is there a way to reset the computer without the dealer if the check engine light stays on or stays in memory?
thanks

 

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800PowerFanatic

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Yes pull the airbox right next to the secondary it slides right out. if you fix the problem the engine light will shut off. I know those sensors are expensive did you end up buying a new one from the dealer ?

 

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I did get the sensor out after removing the air box like you were talking about. it looks good at the connection and I cleaned the sensor with brake clean at the pipe without success.

the dealer has a new one for me and it is $300.
definitely not happy about spending that much on a O2 type sensor.
I guess I will have to go and spend it.

 

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I did get the sensor out after removing the air box like you were talking about. it looks good at the connection and I cleaned the sensor with brake clean at the pipe without success.

the dealer has a new one for me and it is $300.
definitely not happy about spending that much on a O2 type sensor.
I guess I will have to go and spend it.

 

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It's pretty rediculous they go bad very often and it's really only a temp sensor for emissions. I had to do mine on my 13 and haven't replaced it yet on my wife's 11. In the process of trying to bypass it with a resistor.