safe to drive with a p0102?

[jastutte]

I'm wondering if the 1996 D1 is safe to drive with the p0102 code and CEL on? I know this is a low voltage to MAF code but don't know exactly what that means. Am I doing fast permanent damage to the 02 sensors or fouling anything else up?

Thanks,

 

[Disco Mike]

It means you will loose quite a bit of mileage and power, the engine will run rich, your exhaust will smell and you cats can take a hell of a beating trying to burn off the excess exhaust.
So to answer your question, yes it can be driven but not far or much cause the more you run it the more likely you'll toast your cats.

 

[jastutte]

thanks, mike. that's what i thought but wanted to be sure.

 

[Disco Mike]

Have you checked around for a good price yet?

 

[jastutte]

yeah. all ready ordered and should be in on tuesday. bought a new plug so I can't make the same mistake twice.

 

[Disco Mike]

What plug and what mistake are you referring to?

 

[jastutte]

the plug that attaches to the MAF. it is broken and I plugged it in upside down which initiated this whole mess.

 

[jastutte]

ok. got the new plug and the MAF in the post today. they are installed and the truck runs great now.

Thanks again to everyone for your help. I'll get the CE light and the codes cleared tomorrow.

 

[greg409]

ok. got the new plug and the MAF in the post today. they are installed and the truck runs great now.

Thanks again to everyone for your help. I'll get the CE light and the codes cleared tomorrow.

Excellent

luck,greg