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Old 15 February 2003, 11:31 AM
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Going back to my previous thread http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadid=177789

This morning I've connected the two blacks under the steering column and got a reading of 32 so i'm now working on the assumption that it's the Lambda that's failed and not the MAF.

This seems to make sense as the fuel consumption has gone through the roof (as opposed to running lean with a MAF failure)

Is it easy to change the Lambda?
I can see the follwing procedure...
1.Heat shield thingy off.
2.Unplug and remove old sensor.
3.Fit new sensor and replug back in.
4.ECU reset
5.Perform Big Cheesy grin at success!

Is there anything else i should know/watch out for?

Thanks
Dave.
Old 15 February 2003, 01:31 PM
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Hard to get a spanner on it!
Old 15 February 2003, 02:27 PM
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Yeah....i can see it's gonna be a bit of a B@%&*£d !
Old 15 February 2003, 05:53 PM
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If the sensor has been there for a while I think you risk stripping the thread as you try to undo it. Saying that, a dealer will charge you loads to do it for you...
Old 15 February 2003, 07:03 PM
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changed mine last week

i took out the intercooler as well to give me a bit more room.

i let the sensor soak overnight in wd40 (kept squirting it ! )

no real problems .

sensor was f. tight tho' (22mm spanner i think needed)

have fun



Old 15 February 2003, 07:14 PM
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Changed mine outside the dealers as they diagnosed it on the Subaru Select monitor, took about 5 minutes, they wanted £25 to do it! Wish I could make £25 in 5 mins
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Thanks Guys,...Glen4, i hope i can get it done in 5 mins ('Kin quick or what!)
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