Arright, I just recently got my car broken into, nothing serious was taken, just my faceless radio, and some stupid interior stuff. Plus they smashed my windows. Anyway, I took it to the window repair shop, got the window fixed, and though I was close to good to go when my check engine light came on. I did the engine light blink code and there were for long blinks and one short, so I guess that's 41. I called the honda dealership and they said that's the O2 sensor and it probably went bad. Anyway, their saying between $260 - $350 just to put in a new one it it's the sensor. Is there a way that I could just by whatever parts and put it in myself? Also, what should I buy and how easy is it to put it in?

By the way, I found this on e-bay. Is this good for my car? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=1844306684

If it matters, I have a 94 honda civic ex coupe with a 1.6L engine.

 

Yes you can do it yourself. You only have one O2 sensor and its in your exhaust manifold.

If you go to a local car parts store, they should be able to order you a generic four wire O2 sensor for $30 - $40. Alot cheaper, but you are going to have to splice the wires together. Also pick up a O2 Sensor socket, and a braker bar, torque wrench, and some penitrating fluid if you don't have those.

The night before you plan to swap it, put the cars on jacks, and soak the O2 sensor in penitrating fluid really well. That way by morning it should have worked its way in and be alittle easier to remove. From their its just brake it free, remove it, splice the old harness onto the new one, and install the new one.

 

EE_Chris pointed out that the 41 Error code is actually the Primary Oxygen Sensor: Heater Circuit Malfunction, and not a bad oxygen sensor code, which is code 1. Do I still need to replace the Oxygen sensor or can this be fixed without getting a new oxygen sensor? If it can be fixed without replacing the entire sensor, how?

 

Doesn't make any difference. Whether it's the sensor itself or just the heater, you'll have to get a new sensor.

 

yea, I just found that out

Thanks though.

I'd be broke without you guys