alright guys i need some help..

i have a 98 hx civic sohc vtech-e.. a couple weeks ago the cel came on and was throwing code 61 (primary oxygen sensor).. so knowing what i needed i just kind of put it off for a few days, then just a couple days ago the light turned off, but my car still feels like its in limp mode and ive been getting crap fuel economy since..

so if my sensor is bad, why did the cel turn off? and is there anyway to check the sensor itself?

also ive searched around for prices on the sensor and for the hx model the cheapest i could fine was $350.. where can i find one cheaper?

 

im not sure why it does this but when my o2 went out on my car the cel would come and go like it would come on then i would shut the car off then turn it back on right after and it would go off. just replace it i found an oem honda one new on ebay for $75 just look around did you try http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com ?

 

http://www.sparkplugs.com have them for $75 shipped. Brand new O.E. Denso plug and play units.

 

yeah i dont know whats up.. but i think its causing me the crap fuel economy..

hondaautomotiveparts.com is where i found it the cheapest so far.. and for the vtec-e model it was listed as $350 and some change..

ill check out the sparkplugs place.. any other places to look??

 

the HX has the same problem as the VX, it uses a wideband O2 for the primary.
you may want to check if it's the same as the VX uses you can pick it up new from a few places on line for <$100.

**edit, it's not the same sensor.

 

ok i just checked sparkplugs.com they dont have one listed for the hx with a manual tranny..

how would i go about finding out if the o2 is the same as the vx model??

anybody know

 

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I just checked.... ^^^^

 

hmm.. thanks i appreciate it

anyone know of anything else.. i really dont want to spend that kind of money just for a sensor when i could have a new motor for that..