Re: 0x. sensor question[16v]

[T Berk <tberk@mindspring.com>]

"Mr. Eddy" wrote:
> 
> I believe my O2 sensor is bad and its time to get it replaced even if its
> not.
> My question is can i replace my 3 wire sensor with a universal single wire
> bosch unit thats available at any parts store?  I would guess that this
> would be no problem but maybe there is a reason why i have to have the
> heated one?  BTW, i have a TT downpipe with the O2 up near the manifold
> outlet so I'm not too worried about needing the heated one given that it
> should already heat up quick enough being so close the engine.

The three wires are for the stock units to get it up to speed. In your
case i don't see that being needed. In my case it's just the opposite-
PO put in a header and the O2 is WAY down in front of the cat. Told by
the ND guys that's what made it hard to pass smog because the thing
wouldn't get hot soon enough.

> So can i just splice in the green wire connector to the new sensor and go
> or is there any reason that i need to use a 3 wire sensor?
> thanks,
> 
> Eric Person
> 86.5 16v
> 

Make sure you cap off the HOT wires so they don't arc. Now, keep in mind
there may be something else hooked up to the O2 wires, so check the
schematic completely. OK?

TBerk

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