Safe to get reflash with cel on?

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Safe to get reflash with cel on?

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My cel is throwing a o2 sensor code that controls air/fuel ratio? Not exactly sure about replacing it because I'm worried about it going bad instantly. Im running i/rh/e and have a eliminator/defouler on the catalytic converter o2 sensor. Would the reflash be ok or safe with the current set up? Would it make things better or worse with the o2 problem?
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A reflash will not correct a probelm that is generating a CEL. Follow the Helms manual and troubleshoot the error code you have.
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but if i got the reflash before taking care of the o2 sensor problem would it be ok?
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you can get the reflash, but you must resolve the error code.
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Post by 305 DC5 »

even with all the talk about the running lean or rich etc etc the ecu wont make anything worse?
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