[s-cars] O2 sensor replacement

[Floyd Noel]

On the sensor, there is one black and two white wires. Are they  
interchangeable? I plan on splicing them up correctly, but will there  
be consequences if I don't?

R/S
Floyd Noel
Sgt/USMC

http://www.ronpauliswrong.com

On Jan 20, 2008, at 9:18, Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net> wrote:

> That's some real confidence your supervisor is showing.  One of the  
> sensor wrenches the flaps sell is probably a good idea.  The 24mm (I  
> think) is not in most
> wrench sets so it's probably cheaper than buying a wrench of the  
> desired quality.  The sets from India sold at Pep Boys will do more  
> damage than they help.
> The O2 sensor wrench can be used on the strut insert (front shock)  
> nut and allen socket.  The 19, 22, 24, and 27mm wrenches or sockets  
> are needed elsewhere
> on the car, but  that is mainly suspension and driveline repairs.
>
> This is an easy job (provided the old sensor comes out without  
> having to use deadly force) and hopefully one that will show  
> dramatic improvement in mileage and performance.
>
> Tom
>
> On Jan 20, 2008, at 11:29 AM, Floyd Noel wrote:
>
>> Thanks for all the tips! I bought the 13913 sensor at FLAPS a  
>> couple of days ago. I was wondering about the O2 wrench, so now  
>> that I know I'll go get one of those. Wouldn't have thought to  
>> stagger the splices, either, so thanks for that. My wife asked me  
>> if I was going to get blown up doing this, so let's hope it goes  
>> well!
>>
>> R/S
>> Floyd Noel
>> Sgt/USMC
>>
>> On Jan 20, 2008, at 8:07, Tom Green <trgreen at comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>>> You mean something that is not in this FAQ list, Floyd, since I  
>>> know you have
>>> this FAQ as a reference already?  :-)
>>>
>>> Yes, there is, actually.  That 13913 splice in sensor number comes  
>>> from the
>>> 12v web site for the V6 Audis. Some of the online suppliers even  
>>> include
>>> butt splices in the box, although you want to use the smallest  
>>> splices you
>>> can (18-22ga) and shrink wrap the staggered splices so you can  
>>> reuse the
>>> original heat protection.  You can use uninsulated butt connectors  
>>> since
>>> you are shrink wrapping them, making them as small as possible.
>>>
>>> The Bosch 13019 in addition to the Bosch 13957 are direct plug in  
>>> for the
>>> URS4/6.  Leave the plastic cap on until you have it in place to  
>>> install.  No,
>>> don't even take it off to look at it, and make sure you don't get  
>>> anything on
>>> it when installing.
>>>
>>> My spliced sensor didn't last as long as the OEM.  Maybe I am just  
>>> not a
>>> good splicer.
>>>
>>> Tom
>>>
>>>> Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 18:54:33 -0800 (PST)
>>>> From: chris chambers <fastscirocco_2000 at yahoo.com>
>>>> Subject: Re: [s-cars] O2 sensor replacement
>>>> To: Floyd Noel <floyd.noel at gmail.com>, Scar <s-car-list at audifans.com 
>>>> >
>>>> Message-ID: <867201.32201.qm at web60522.mail.yahoo.com>
>>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>>>>
>>>> Floyd,
>>>>
>>>> the info you want is here:
>>>>
>>>> http://forums.audiworld.com/s4s6/msgs/176059.phtml
>>>>
>>>> HTH
>>>> Chris
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> --- Floyd Noel <floyd.noel at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Finally ready to replace my old O2 sensor and I was just  
>>>>> wondering if
>>>>>
>>>>> there was anything special I should know about. TIA
>>>>>
>>>>> R/S
>>>>> Floyd Noel
>>>>> Sgt/USMC
>