Well I need a new one in my EG. How expensive are the OEM ones? Is there a cheaper aftermarket solution available at Pep Boys, NAPA, etc. that will work just as well?

Also the guy that chips my ECU says he removed the "heater circuit" function of the 02 sensor so that I can use a single-wire 02 sensor from an older civic without throwing a CEL. Are these single-wire sensors cheaper?

Thanks.

 

http://www.sparkplugs.com

$65 for a Denso OEM replacement.

Why did he do that anyways? Short cuts are pretty ******* stupid, usually, something ***** up.

 

singe wire 02 sensors are cheaper, thats pry why he did it.

I think for an OEM 02 with the heated portion are over 100 bux.

 

check ebay i got a brand new oem (honda one from the dealership) one in the box for 60 bucks.


Modified by slow94coupe at 2:55 PM 1/8/2005

 

I wouldn't trust ebay..

I remember someone on here saying get OEM/Denso or leave it alone. other aftermarket ones aren't worth the money b/c they go bad in 2 months.

OEM ones at the dealership are going to run you $200+ (mine was $220)

Edit: have no idea about your heater circuit question.

 

Well according to that sparkplugs.com site, the "OE identical" O2 sensor for an 89 Civic Si (which is a one-wire sensor I believe) is $32 while the "OE identical" 02 sensor for a 94 civic DX is $64...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vsm98civic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I wouldn't trust ebay..

I remember someone on here saying get OEM/Denso or leave it alone. other aftermarket ones aren't worth the money b/c they go bad in 2 months.

OEM ones at the dealership are going to run you $200+ (mine was $220)

Edit: have no idea about your heater circuit question.</TD></TR></TABLE>

you can get oem style plug-in denso's on ebay for ~$60 (in store is usually ~$90). just make sure you get the direct-fit one, not the universal one (where you need to splice wires)

 

ebay is fine if you're buying denso sensors
but sparkplugs.com is by far the best place to get them

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pdiggitydogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ebay is fine if you're buying denso sensors
but sparkplugs.com is by far the best place to get them</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto that and Ebay sparkplugssource / autoparts warehouse.
Beware there are sources that will send you refurbished O2 sensors = crap

 

You can by an OEM for $35 + shipping at http://www.majestichonda.com

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dantastic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you can get oem style plug-in denso's on ebay for ~$60 (in store is usually ~$90). just make sure you get the direct-fit one, not the universal one (where you need to splice wires)</TD></TR></TABLE>

I can get the denso universal one for $17.95 as opposed to $32 for the "OE identical" version. This is for the single wire sensor from an 89 civic. Is the only difference between the two the fact that you have to solder the wire on the universal one? Because that wouldn't be very hard considering that it's only one wire...

The 89 civic did use a single-wire 02 right? That's what my friend who did the ecu told me. My EG has a 3-wire 02. He said the other two wires are for the heater circuit, and all I needed to do was buy an 89 civic 02 sensor and connect it to the white wire on my 02 sensor wiring??

 

Dont waste your time w/ getting a universal...just get the one that comes with a connector. That way you will never have to be worried about your connections

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pdiggitydogg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dont waste your time w/ getting a universal...just get the one that comes with a connector. That way you will never have to be worried about your connections</TD></TR></TABLE>

ok I will get one today...
how do you disconnect the 02 sensor from the wires? I know how to unscrew it from the collector but it just stays hanging on the wires, never tried to take it off...

 

bump

 

When you look at it, use your ability to reason and problem solve.

Seriously

I can understand asking where it is, what it is and what it does, how much it costs, where the best place is to buy it......but...come on, do you want the forum to go ahead and send someone out for you?

There are reasons that some people go to mechanics, if your not mechanically inclined (which now is obvious your not) maybe you should take it in somewhere.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by StoneGold &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You can by an OEM for $35 + shipping at http://www.majestichonda.com</TD></TR></TABLE>

What are you smoking? It lists for $160 + shipping. I just came back from the Honda dealer from picking up some oil filters and I asked, they quoted $235 + tax.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by flood &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">When you look at it, use your ability to reason and problem solve.

Seriously

I can understand asking where it is, what it is and what it does, how much it costs, where the best place is to buy it......but...come on, do you want the forum to go ahead and send someone out for you?

There are reasons that some people go to mechanics, if your not mechanically inclined (which now is obvious your not) maybe you should take it in somewhere. </TD></TR></TABLE>

wow calm down man I was just wondering if there was any special way to remove it that might make it go more smoothly when I try to take it out. I thought there might be a special method since components that are subjected to a lot of heat are often difficult to disassemble.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What are you smoking? It lists for $160 + shipping. I just came back from the Honda dealer from picking up some oil filters and I asked, they quoted $235 + tax.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Damn that's a big difference from the Denso one for EG which on that sparkplugs.com site goes for $62. I'm hoping to find the Denso sensor at Pep Boys, NAPA, etc...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 909edge &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Damn that's a big difference from the Denso one for EG which on that sparkplugs.com site goes for $62. I'm hoping to find the Denso sensor at Pep Boys, NAPA, etc...</TD></TR></TABLE>

They don't. The ones I've been to are the Bosch ones.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dimi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They don't. The ones I've been to are the Bosch ones.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Which I'm guessing are not as good???

 

bump...

so bosch 02 sensors - anyone use one and does it work ok?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 909edge &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">bump...

so bosch 02 sensors - anyone use one and does it work ok?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I hear those are crap. I would get a Denso.....remember you get what you pay for. If you want to have to replace your o2 sensor again next year, then get the bosch.

 

Ordered a denso from sparkplugs.com tonight...

 

you'll be glad you did
I have used bosch sensors in the past, as a quick fix...and I do mean quick, beacuse they have only ever lasted 3months tops with me, before causing some cel (either cat inefficiency, sensor failure or heater malfunction) They're the biggest hunks of $50 junk imo.
And dont even say I wired them wrong...Im no fool