is an oxygen sensor the same as a lambda sensor?
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Al
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thanks DD
interesting sites.
would you go for a manufactures own sensor or an off the shelf one size fits all.
they do not look difficult to replace is this the case?
thanks
al
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Most manufacturers' sensors are made by Bosch,NGK or Nippondenso.
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Hi Al,
Go to your local Partco branch- they keep a full range of these sensors and much cheaper than dealer prices. Most are from the same source as oe anyway.
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These are the views of Robin the Technician with 35 years in the trade. I fix, therefore I am...
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they do not look difficult to replace is this the case?
I understand that it can sometimes be a struggle to get the old one unscrewed, especially if it was misguidedly fitted with the wrong kind of thread lubricant. It is said to be easier done when hot.
There is a special kind of socket that avoids the risk of damaging the wires.
If it is the air-vented kind it might be worth trying cleaning it in situ carefully to remove road dirt, and hoovering gently.
That worked when my Lambda light came on with the O2 sensor code about 50,000 miles ago. It and the catalyst are on 300,000 miles now.
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