reclusedx Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 my cars engine light is on and is throwing a secondary oxygen sensor cel. Well i did some shopping and a brand new OEM o2 sensor at advance auto parts is going for $248 ( :o ) with the connector but a universal sensor is only $75. What do you guys recomend? Any experiences with the universal sensors? and how hard are they to install?? thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossInfoMan Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 I didn't install it myself, but I had a universal O2 sensor installed in my car once, and it did not work correctly. Eventually, I had to go with the high-priced one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reclusedx Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 i keep hearing the same thing...but $248 for a o2 sensor is a bit overpriced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RossInfoMan Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 The problem is splicing the lead wire to connect the plug from the old sensor to the universal sensor, you've really got to know what youre doing. I don't know waht kind of car you have, but check out http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/oxygen_sensors~pop.html, they have Bosch O2 sensors at wholesale prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Dude buy a O2 simulator and you won't have to worry about the check engine light again........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reclusedx Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 i was thinking of getting an ECG o2sim but imnot sure. It says its for the secondary o2 @ the cat which the one thats busted. Aother question...i know of one o2 sensor right before the cat....shouldnt the secondary sensor be after the cat?? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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