Lambda sensor
15 April 2007, 08:40 AM
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not sure on the power FC
but i ran mine for a few weeks with no lambda connected (oem ecu)
i fitted a few cheap ones and they all failed
currently useing a "bosch LS02" universal
approx £43 deliverd from "just lambdas" it has only been in a few weeks, so i am not sure how long it will last?
but i ran mine for a few weeks with no lambda connected (oem ecu)
i fitted a few cheap ones and they all failed
currently useing a "bosch LS02" universal
approx £43 deliverd from "just lambdas" it has only been in a few weeks, so i am not sure how long it will last?
15 April 2007, 06:20 PM
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Keen price. Did you have to crimp connectors on to the wires?
If the ECU runs closed loop lambda and I think it does up to 4k rpm, light load, then it can only run map settings if the lambda is U/S. This may effect economy a little but if the car map is close anyway I doubt it will make a lot of difference.
If the ECU runs closed loop lambda and I think it does up to 4k rpm, light load, then it can only run map settings if the lambda is U/S. This may effect economy a little but if the car map is close anyway I doubt it will make a lot of difference.
15 April 2007, 08:59 PM
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Beware ! you may be overfuelling by as much as 25%. If the ECU sees 0 volts from the Lambda sensor during closed loop operation it will try to achieve stoich by adding fuel, it can add up to 25% extra to achieve this. Thats enough to give worries regarding bore wash, not to mention the shocking fuel economy you will achieve.
I'd get one in there as soon as possible.
Andy
Beware ! you may be overfuelling by as much as 25%. If the ECU sees 0 volts from the Lambda sensor during closed loop operation it will try to achieve stoich by adding fuel, it can add up to 25% extra to achieve this. Thats enough to give worries regarding bore wash, not to mention the shocking fuel economy you will achieve.
I'd get one in there as soon as possible.
Andy
15 April 2007, 09:46 PM
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Mine cost around £35 from a site I just cant remember.
My Lambda failed and it over fuled enough to make it fail the MOT. I was advised to turn off the sensor via the commander. That worked until I got a new one.
Does this sound about right Andy?
My Lambda failed and it over fuled enough to make it fail the MOT. I was advised to turn off the sensor via the commander. That worked until I got a new one.
Does this sound about right Andy?
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If you have a commander handset then you car turn it off until you get a new one.
Here's a deal ! £21.60+vat
3rd item down.
You will need to fit your old connector as this is a universal 3 wire type.
Lambda Sensors - Cats Direct
Here's a deal ! £21.60+vat
3rd item down.
You will need to fit your old connector as this is a universal 3 wire type.
Lambda Sensors - Cats Direct
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16 April 2007, 11:12 PM
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Keen price. Did you have to crimp connectors on to the wires?
If the ECU runs closed loop lambda and I think it does up to 4k rpm, light load, then it can only run map settings if the lambda is U/S. This may effect economy a little but if the car map is close anyway I doubt it will make a lot of difference.
If the ECU runs closed loop lambda and I think it does up to 4k rpm, light load, then it can only run map settings if the lambda is U/S. This may effect economy a little but if the car map is close anyway I doubt it will make a lot of difference.
no it comes with a cool little sealed box that the connectors screw into, this then all clips together and hides and seals all joined wires
the connectors are a little like "screw in" style units
no crimps or heatshrink fitted or needed, it really is a bit better IMO to spend a little more and go for a "better make" so to speak, although an OEM for £65 is a cracking deal!!!! i only really checked a few places and i think GGR wanted about £170 for one (yes we know they are a bit pricey but its still a good indication of the price needed half the time)
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03 September 2007, 07:00 PM
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bttt for this one. looking for a lmbda sensor for my my99 uk classic. is it a 3 wire fitment? seen this on camskill. would rather buy this then the ones ive been quoted £120+vat for
how hard to fit too? CAMSKILL PRODUCTS Lambda Sensor- Oxygen Sensor 3 Wire EJ20 EJ20 up to 1997 : £89.00 : Subaru Impreza Turbo Parts, Tuning, Spares & Accessories : Engine - Misc -
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how hard to fit too? CAMSKILL PRODUCTS Lambda Sensor- Oxygen Sensor 3 Wire EJ20 EJ20 up to 1997 : £89.00 : Subaru Impreza Turbo Parts, Tuning, Spares & Accessories : Engine - Misc -
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03 September 2007, 09:22 PM
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is there any way of checking the lamba sensor? because mycar misses realy bad untill its warmed up. it seems like a lamba problem but i don,t want to buy one just to find out it,s something else. thanks
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03 September 2007, 11:02 PM
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Hi sti.dean, from what your saying this sounds exactly the same as what happened to my MY99. Ran totally cr*p for about 5mins only to revert back to normal when warm. I paid for a diagnostic check and it turn up the lamba sensor. I took no chances with a universal part, I was told they are rubbish! I bought one from Subaru and had it fitted within 30mins, problem solved.
04 September 2007, 07:00 AM
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Hi sti.dean, from what your saying this sounds exactly the same as what happened to my MY99. Ran totally cr*p for about 5mins only to revert back to normal when warm. I paid for a diagnostic check and it turn up the lamba sensor. I took no chances with a universal part, I was told they are rubbish! I bought one from Subaru and had it fitted within 30mins, problem solved.
04 September 2007, 05:29 PM
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I paid £130 for it, a lot of money granted, but knowing what it drove like when it was not working this was a small price to pay!! The company that did the diagnostic check, IBMAutomotive, informed me of repeat problems with universal sensors, they had no interest in whether I bought it from Subaru or anywhere else. Just that they have had universal ones fail within a few months, only for there customers to then buy from a main dealer. I think if you can afford it then it's worth it if not try a universal and see how it goes..
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