O2 Sensor Swap

[Masuk]

Hey guys-
About a week ago my Check Engine light came on, brought it to my mechanic, he read the diagnostics, and told me the o2 sensor is shot. He said its going to cost me about 200 fully installed(180 for the sensror, 20 for labor). Needless to say I cant really afford this. So, I will try to replace it my self. Slowboyracing has one from Mitsubishi for 125 that will probably do. Before I swap them out, I have a question. If you follow the o2 up from the exhaust, there is a connection of 2 wires in a connection. The wire leads into a spool of wire up to the throttle bodie I beleive. When I replace the o2 sensor, does this connection also get replaced? From the pic of it on slowboys, I would say yes. Also, is the 2nd wire running back up to the TB just click into the connection? Is that all that is needed?

Im sorry if I didnt use the right wording, but I appraciate all of those who help.
Thanks,
-Justin

 

[L2RTSiAWD]

You should be able to get a sensor for less than 125. The new O2 sensor will have a connector on it.

 

[WMU DSMgirl]

You can get sensors thru autozone or napa for around $50-60: http://autozone.com/servlet/UiBroke...o+Store|~REGULAR+PARTS+LOOK+UP|~OXYGEN+SENSOR

Here's another link for installation instructions: http://www.ngksparkplugs.com/techinfo/oxygen_sensors/installation.asp?nav=32200&country=US

Good Luck!

 

[SoonToBeDSM06]

I don't know much about the N/Ts but for my tsi i had to search the internet for an 02 sensor because the Bosch ones didn't work at either autozone or advance auto and I didn't know that. I ended up buying a new Denso 02 sensor on the net somewhere for $70 shipped. Its a simple install as it took only 5 mins tops.

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[Masuk]

Thanks once again for your help. When I saw the prices you posted, I was in shock. I was just about to pay the 200 for it. Also, thanks for the installation link! Helps alot.

 

[WMU DSMgirl]

I don't know much about the N/Ts but for my tsi i had to search the internet for an 02 sensor because the Bosch ones didn't work at either autozone or advance auto and I didn't know that. I ended up buying a new Denso 02 sensor on the net somewhere for $70 shipped. Its a simple install as it took only 5 mins tops.

Remember to put Anti-seize on the threads

For some reason, Autozone's computers don't spit out the correct info for talon O2 sensors. You have to order one for an eclipse gsx/gst to get the correct one. Had the same problem before.

 

[Denji]

I don't know much about the N/Ts but for my tsi i had to search the internet for an 02 sensor because the Bosch ones didn't work at either autozone or advance auto and I didn't know that. I ended up buying a new Denso 02 sensor on the net somewhere for $70 shipped. Its a simple install as it took only 5 mins tops.

Remember to put Anti-seize on the threads

<---96 talon tsi awd, using bosch o2 sensor.... works great!