little help guys
#1
little help guys
Hows it going everyone noob over here, flame on lol
I recently purchased an 04 rx8 with 85k, im in Atlanta Ga where they have the stupid emission law. my car wont pass because the check engine light is on.
I took the car to mazda and they pulled up the bank 1 sensor 2 as the CEL and told me that for the downstream sensor it would be $492 parts and labor. when i talked to the previous owner (used car dealership) they told me they installed a universal one and that basically did nothing for me as my car still wont pass the test.
I figured i would try to go the more cost efficient way for this one as i just purchased new brakes/tires/headlights and am running a little low on funds. i ordered a bosch direct fit 02 sensor and i'll be putting it in as soon as i get it probably monday or tuesday.. do you guys think that will be good enough for now?
again i apreciate the help!
-Leo
I recently purchased an 04 rx8 with 85k, im in Atlanta Ga where they have the stupid emission law. my car wont pass because the check engine light is on.
I took the car to mazda and they pulled up the bank 1 sensor 2 as the CEL and told me that for the downstream sensor it would be $492 parts and labor. when i talked to the previous owner (used car dealership) they told me they installed a universal one and that basically did nothing for me as my car still wont pass the test.
I figured i would try to go the more cost efficient way for this one as i just purchased new brakes/tires/headlights and am running a little low on funds. i ordered a bosch direct fit 02 sensor and i'll be putting it in as soon as i get it probably monday or tuesday.. do you guys think that will be good enough for now?
again i apreciate the help!
-Leo
#2
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The sensor is about $125 or so...and about 5 minutes work to change.....
The downstream sensor isn't to critical and an aftermarket one should woork fine,,,likely about $60.
Any mechanic could change it...take it to you neighborhood muffler shop
Do you have a CAT...that likely is your problem
The downstream sensor isn't to critical and an aftermarket one should woork fine,,,likely about $60.
Any mechanic could change it...take it to you neighborhood muffler shop
Do you have a CAT...that likely is your problem
#3
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How recently did you buy the car? Is the stupid part of the law that a used car dealer can sell a car that won't pass inspection?
Since Mazda diagnosed that sensor as the problem, it's certainly worth doing it yourself and saving the dealer markup and labor. I presume Bosch lists the sensor you ordered as being for the RX-8.
Ken
Since Mazda diagnosed that sensor as the problem, it's certainly worth doing it yourself and saving the dealer markup and labor. I presume Bosch lists the sensor you ordered as being for the RX-8.
Ken
#4
How recently did you buy the car? Is the stupid part of the law that a used car dealer can sell a car that won't pass inspection?
Since Mazda diagnosed that sensor as the problem, it's certainly worth doing it yourself and saving the dealer markup and labor. I presume Bosch lists the sensor you ordered as being for the RX-8.
Ken
Since Mazda diagnosed that sensor as the problem, it's certainly worth doing it yourself and saving the dealer markup and labor. I presume Bosch lists the sensor you ordered as being for the RX-8.
Ken
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Unless you have arms of rubber and fingers with the strength of super man.
Which you'll likely need as most front O2 sensors do not come out easily.
Oh and another common problem is it will strip the threads on the removal .. the threads in the manifold that is!
So if you can try and apply liquid wrench a couple times over a 24hour period.
Last edited by wcs; 01-28-2012 at 04:22 PM.
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Important note ... the rear O2 sensor is very easy to change not the front
Unless you have arms of rubber and fingers with the strength of super man.
Which you'll likely need as most front O2 sensors do not come out easily.
Oh and another common problem is it will strip the threads on the removal .. the threads in the manifold that is!
So if you can try and apply liquid wrench a couple times over a 24hour period.
Unless you have arms of rubber and fingers with the strength of super man.
Which you'll likely need as most front O2 sensors do not come out easily.
Oh and another common problem is it will strip the threads on the removal .. the threads in the manifold that is!
So if you can try and apply liquid wrench a couple times over a 24hour period.
its his bank 1 sensor 2 (which is the downstream/rear sensor), so he's good
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