Oxygen Sensor

[Travis2k7]

Originally Posted by Bessie718

Engine light on 2004 PT Cruiser has been going on and off for months. Got the codes P0137 as well as P0138. On my last road trip, the car stalled and died when I came to a stop after exiting freeway. I plan on taking another road trip. Is it safe to drive car with these codes or should I have car fixed before getting on the road again?

Not sure about P0137 but I got P0138 on my PT a couple months ago and it was the downstream O2 sensor... the one at the cat.

I ordered a Bosch replacement for $25. (The Autozone guy tried to get me to buy the universal one for $60 that was in stock)

Not sure about driving it... I drove mine for a week before I replaced it without any problems. I definitely wouldn't drive it infinitely because your engine performance is surely affected.

[Bessie718]

Thanks Travis2K7. A little nervous to drive for extended period of time on freeway at high speed because been reading some posts where car stalls while driving on freeway and not just at stops.

[Mean Green]

Originally Posted by Bessie718

Engine light on 2004 PT Cruiser has been going on and off for months. Got the codes P0137 as well as P0138. On my last road trip, the car stalled and died when I came to a stop after exiting freeway. I plan on taking another road trip. Is it safe to drive car with these codes or should I have car fixed before getting on the road again?

If the car dies at a stop I wouldn't feel to safe as what if it does it at a more critical time like pulling out into traffic?

[Hooligan]

Some aftermarket O2 sensors sometime have given as much trouble. Bite the bullet and get a MOPAR sensor. Not working for any dealer!!