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    Runs fine, only issue is a few times it has started and died right after. It has struggled to start and then died right after being started both times I've put gas in it.

    Unfortunately not sure if they popped up at once or not, as I bought the car with the codes there.

    1:P0118 - Powertrain Issue
    Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input

    The temp needle is pegged at zero - which sensor would it be that is bad, and where would I locate it? I tried searching for some answers but didn't have much luck.
    Is this what I should try buying to fix the temp gauge issue, and that code?
    http://www.amazon.com/Delphi-TS10032-Coolant-Temperature-Sensor/dp/B000CGK7V4/
    If so can anyone link to a write-up, or give me a basic idea how to replace it?

    2:P0122 - Powertrain Issue
    Throttle Position Sensor/Switch A Circuit Low Input

    Is there a good chance I just need to replace the tps?

    If I look to buy a tps, and I look to buy one, is there any preferred brand, or are they really all the same?
    Cheapest I can find is an SMP for $25 at rockauto (More Information for STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS TH159T)
    cheapest I can find an acdelco is amazon at $42 - Amazon.com: ACDelco 213-916 Throttle Position Sensor: Automotive

    3:P0171 - Powertrain Issue
    Fuel Trim System Lean (Bank 1)

    This code seems to be the one that is most likely to be hard to chase. I figure I will try to tackle the other two, and see where I stand with this one after.
    Last edited by codyAK; 02-27-2013 at 07:11 PM.
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