Replacement O2 sensor - solder or crimp?

[Marc Swanson]

> 1.  I have purchased a "generic" Bosch sensor to hook up to the original
> wires in my VW (sorry am currently Auid-less).  I'm comfortable with a
> soldering iron but wanted folks opinions as to which is best.  Do I solder
> and heat shrink, or use butt splices?  Opinions...

I have opinions on this but won't share them on this list anymore.  I already
made that mistake :-)

> 2.  I mistakenly purchased a 4 wire sensor but only need a three wire.  Can
> I used the four wire anyway?

yes, you can use the 4 wire sensor.  The forth wire is an extra ground.  The
3 wire o2 sensors assume ground from the exhaust pipe.


HTH

-Marc-
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