'96 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder......oxygen sensor fault
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'96 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder......oxygen sensor fault
So Honda stuff is greek to me. Got a friend with this Accord, and its throwing an O2 sensor code. Are they pretty prone to failure with higher mileage? Just wanted to clarify....I know its totally possible, but I am used to the BMW world.....when the oxygen sensor fault could just be a software issue. I'm brainwashed.
1. Common for up/down stream oxygen sensors to fail? Any other possible causes, or generally just the sensor?
2. Anyone have an aftermarket supplier, preferably online.....for oxygen sensors? Advanced Auto wants $139 for the downstream
3. The pigtail for the downstream looks long......where is the sensor itself? Fairly easily accessed with a floorjack? (I know its after the cat, just wanted to know where in relation to the car it actually is). Also, where the pigtail connector is.
I don't have the car in front of me, or I'd look myself.
TIA
1. Common for up/down stream oxygen sensors to fail? Any other possible causes, or generally just the sensor?
2. Anyone have an aftermarket supplier, preferably online.....for oxygen sensors? Advanced Auto wants $139 for the downstream
3. The pigtail for the downstream looks long......where is the sensor itself? Fairly easily accessed with a floorjack? (I know its after the cat, just wanted to know where in relation to the car it actually is). Also, where the pigtail connector is.
I don't have the car in front of me, or I'd look myself.
TIA
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Re: '96 Honda Accord LX 4 cylinder......oxygen sensor fault
For an OBD2 car, you typically have 2 sensors. One before the cat and another post.
Regardless, they can be tough to remove, but not due to inaccessibility - they tend to fuse to the sensor bung over time and due to heat.
I wouldn't risk buying a used one, since it's difficult to determine condition. Plus, they help control fuel ratio, so with a new one you should see better performance and economy.
Rather than the dealer or parts store, try buying NTK or Denso sensors online. In a pinch, you can use a universal sensor and solder the wires back to the old connector. The only thing that makes 4 wire O2 sensors unique for a specific app is the connector/wire length.
Regardless, they can be tough to remove, but not due to inaccessibility - they tend to fuse to the sensor bung over time and due to heat.
I wouldn't risk buying a used one, since it's difficult to determine condition. Plus, they help control fuel ratio, so with a new one you should see better performance and economy.
Rather than the dealer or parts store, try buying NTK or Denso sensors online. In a pinch, you can use a universal sensor and solder the wires back to the old connector. The only thing that makes 4 wire O2 sensors unique for a specific app is the connector/wire length.