pherbear2

Getting all of this information and all the hints about coil number 1, I looked and looked and brushed up against the wiring and found where it came completely loose. After I plugged it back in and got the battery charged up, as i killed it from trying to start it so many times, it started right up. I cleared out the codes and only the first two popped back on, but that last one went away. Thank all of you for pointing me right! The last photo was the culprit. Once I snapped that back in place I've not had a problem since.

I purchased an OBD II/EOBD code reader. Now before I had problems with the thermostat, I had two codes showing up. P0135 (O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1) and P0402 (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected). Now there is a third one...P1300 (Manufacturer control). I'm not sure what this is. All I know is it is under the Powertrain, Manufacturer specific, and it has to deal with the Ignition System or Engine misfire. The 00 is supposed to identify the specific malfunctioning section of the system. This is the part that I have no idea of and I am wondering if it can be replaced.

Paul I forgot to mention, I do think the battery dying was completely my fault. I accidentally left the key in the on position while I replaced the thermostat.

Unfortunately, at this moment without the car being able to move, I am not able to take the battery anywhere. I was able to retrace my steps. I only did the first part without draining the antifreeze since it is new and no reason to empty it. I removed the top half of the air cleaner cap assembly and looked for any hoses not connected. Also checked to see if there were any bumped wires or anything else that was loose. I made sure the clamp screws were tight and all hoses in place. Yet after all that the car ran 2-3 seconds longer yet still died. I enclosed some pictures hope it helps.

I've been thinking the same thing. I had to remove air filter and some hoses so maybe I knocked something loose. And that could maybe be a problem? Don't know but will retrace my steps. Will keep ya updated on my progress.

My car had been overheating when stopped at stop lights and stop signs. It seemed as soon as I had some good speed while it built up the heat, it began to cool down unless I had to slow down. I visited this forum and was able to change out the thermostat and o-ring. I filled up the engine coolant with as much as it would take realizing it would have to have the engine run for it to circulate so that it would take more. After putting everything back together. My battery was making clicking sounds. I charged up the battery making sure the posts were clean as well. Now, my engine turns over but just as quick dies. I thought at first I might have missed something in putting everything back together. I checked and rechecked what I had done and didn't see anything amiss. So my question is "what is wrong now?"