Generic O2 sensor, $40

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Al, thanks for showing everyone how simple life can be, interesting how things can get so complicated so quick. ;)

Javad

>
> Amidst all the shouting and carrying on about O2 sensors, I simply went to
> http://www.oxygensensors.com and bought a generic three-wire unit with
> 6-inch wire leads for $40. It's made by Walker, and the expected service
> life is stated at 100K miles.  There was another unit for the car at $66.00
> with all the wiring included, but why spend another $26 for wires that I can
> splice myownself??
>
> I pulled the old one off my 1990 200, cut the wires in the old harness and
> spliced the wires from the generic sensor into the old wires as per the
> instructions, then installed the new sensor.  (Note: to do this just right,
> each wire cut should be staggered from the next by about 1/2" so they don't
> stack on top of each other.  Keeps the wiring harness much smaller.)
>
> Car runs fine, starts fine.  Why all the fuss, and why are
> people convinced
> they need to pay $100 or more for an O2 sensor?????
>
> This ol' shade-tree mechanic sez: "Tain't so, McGee."
>
> ************************
> Al Powell
> Fort Collins, CO
> apowell at gocougs.wsu.edu
> ************************