n8dizzel

I have a 1998 Civic HX Manual Transmission. I need to replace my #1 O2 Sensor.

Bosch 13025 - Is the Stock Replacement But Cost $440 !!!
Bosch 17014 - Is not but only cost $70

They are both 5-Wire Wide Band Sensors. I Want To Just Get The Cheaper One And Cut The Connector And Splice In My Stock Connector.

Can Anyone Help Me Out And Tell Me Why Or Why I Shouldn't Do This.
Or Maybe Have Any Helpful Info?

kl3ver1

I also have a question... i swapped a gzr into my del sol, which had 2 sensor holes... but my motor only has one. what do i do, plug the other one up with a hot dog or something? im lost. the engine light says its an 02 issue...

hondamark35

it's been my understanding that O2 sensors have shielded wires so cutting and splicing will cause interferance in the signal. i would imagine you could de-pin and re-pin the connector so you don't have to cut anything...

on the other hand, i would be very warry of such a huge price difference. make sure, 100% that the $70 sensor will work properly before you buy.

R666_EK

You'll be fine either way.

If you are worried about the wiring (which is done all the time)

you can find cheaper alternatives that already have the factory style plug wired in to make it a true P n P replacement.

joelmatt89

no they don't have shielding, they do have a heat shield that goes around all the wires but thats it. But def make sure the 70 will work it should say it can be used for your car I checked really quick and that sensor is for volkswagon. I would not get it if I were you.

joelmatt89

I just checked rockauto here are the bosch part numbers for the ones that will work

upstream: bosch 13007 (exact fit) $55
downstream: bosch 15733 $60 (splicing required) bosch 13249 $70 (exact fit)

If i were you whichever one of those you need (up or downstream) is exactly what I would get it is probably pretty much the same thing as the oem one.

n8dizzel

The only problem is the HX Manual Transmission takes a different upstream sensor than the Automatic Transmission. It makes it difficult when looking for sensors because you get excyted for a minute untill you see the upstream is for the automatic. Its such a pain in the ***.

i want to just get this but skerd of wasting my money Bosch LSU 4.2 5 Wire Wideband. i can splice and solder the wires just fine. I just dont know if its compatible.

joelmatt89

thats weird i didn't realize that i doubt there could be any significant difference

madpipr

get a universal 5 wire O2 sensor. Not hard to cut and splice. What code are you throwing? P#?

gwl

I hope that you find an answer because I have a 97 HX with a stick and it still has the original O2 sensor with 325000 miles.

pinoytoy

are still having problem with your 02, the hx use a 5 wire this a wide band 02 sensor a universal one wont work but if you need a oem ntk i have one