O2 sensor recommendations

[tylerdurden801]

So I'm looking for an O2 sensor for a relatively decent price, but I also want one that will work correctly with out ECU and last a decent length of time. I've seen "universal" sensors for less than $50, "Walker" sensors going for under $60, and the Denso sensors for $75-85. Is there going to be a difference in the performance of these? Keep in mind I will never use leaded gas (apparently that's one of the great things about the Denso sensor). Are there any places that have the OEM sensor for a good price?

 

[KRAZYKOREAN]

Originally posted by tylerdurden801
So I'm looking for an O2 sensor for a relatively decent price, but I also want one that will work correctly with out ECU ?

I dont understan with out ecu...so you running standalone or what.. the best ones are the oem ones..and there are plug and play for the connectors

 

[tylerdurden801]

I just mean some are made for the car, some are "universal", and thus may not be a perfect design. I'd like some feedback from people who've tried different sensors.

 

[98RedGs]

Originally posted by tylerdurden801
I just mean some are made for the car, some are "universal", and thus may not be a perfect design. I'd like some feedback from people who've tried different sensors.

I bought a universal. Been working fine.

You could pickup an OEM one off of ebay for cheap probably.

 

[heavyD]

I bought a Denso first time fit replacement sensor to replace my OEM one which is acutally a Denso. All O2 sensors work the same it is that the Universal ones come with a long cable and sometimes need to be cut while the OEM replacement ones come with the exact length cable.

 

[tylerdurden801]

Thanks for the info, you just saved me $40. Is the cutting of the wire self-explanatory?

 

[98RedGs]

Originally posted by tylerdurden801
Thanks for the info, you just saved me $40. Is the cutting of the wire self-explanatory?

Yes, Theres two black wires, One blue and one white.

Blue to goes to Blue
Blacks just basically pick one (there both grounds)
White to white

Your Done.

O.... SOLDER THE ENDS! DO NOT CRIMP THEM!
Also dont just Duct tape them either.

 

[tylerdurden801]

Originally posted by 98RedGs
O.... SOLDER THE ENDS! DO NOT CRIMP THEM!

Ah weak, that's what I was afraid of. No soldering skills for me.

 

[98RedGs]

Originally posted by tylerdurden801
Ah weak, that's what I was afraid of. No soldering skills for me.

Easy.

Heat up soldering gun tip.
Put tip on the two wires twisted together.
Put solder to the tip, it will then melt and bond to the bare wire.
Then remove the soldering gun.



How solder.
http://www.aaroncake.net/electronics/solder.htm