Q: where is the combustor sensor located?

asked by on August 20, 2016

The check Engine light is on. The dealership has run the diagnostic and both combustor sensor and the oxygen sensor are faulting. The Dealer says they think the combustor sensor should take care of it, but they are asking for at least $600 to replace it.

My car has 160000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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