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Subject:Re: O2 SENSOR IDIOT LIGHT
Date:Thu, 17 Apr 1997 02:03:20 -0400 (EDT)

In a message dated 97-04-15 05:31:08 EDT, PKirsch461@aol.com writes:

> The O2 light came on on my 85 van last week. It has 150K on it.
>  How do I shut this off?  At what milestone was this supposed to come on?
>  

Paul,

The O2 light comes on every 25k.  It indicates that its time to replace your
O2 sensor.  Change the sensor and then reset the light.  The reset switch is
on a small (3-4") located under the steering column area inline of the
odometer cable.  

Gregg Carlen
85 Westy (144k)
76 Goldwing
51 Plymouth
75 Mercedes
69 Alcort
...need more toys!