Re: how to tell if O2 sensor is Bad...

["Dave Ewing" <rabbit16v@prodigy.net>]

> Personally, I have trouble believing that Bosch (or any other O2 sensor
> manufacturer, for that matter) would have included a crimp connector and
> heat shrink tubing to prevent people from soldering O2 sensors in

Well, believe it!  I didn't make the stupid thing and I have replaced
hundreds of 02 sensors that had the crimp already installed on the wire from
the 02 sensor with heat shrink sitting on the wire.  Granted, maybe a piece
of paper would have been a better approach to this situation, but what would
you think if you opened a brand new sealed 02  sensor and it had a crimp
connector with heat shrink on the wire (unshrunk of course) would you cut it
off and solder the wire?  I would think "Hey, there must be a reason for
this since it came this way in the box"  and install it.  Like I said, I
didn't make the 02 sensor, I am only passing on information that I obtained
in the BAPS1 class in which a Bosch factory trained instructor taught.  In
my mind, this is FACT so opinions are irrelevent here wouldn't you think?
Or, maybe because people who like to solder just can't change???  Anyway, I
don't care at this point.  Solder, crimp, if it works, it works.  If it
doesn't, whatever.  I will crimp since it is no big deal to crimp and my
information tells me that it is the correct way to do it.  I hope this helps
and no one takes offense.

> Mind you, that is my opinion, and it's only backed up by practical
> experience and common sense, so please take it at face value.
>
> Drew

I understand it is a built in reflex to question everything (pretty much)
but at the same time, if you share facts with someone and they still
question it, it does get a little frustrating.  No big deal though.  I hope
that I was able to help someone.  Until the next debate, later!

Dave



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