universal lamda sensor
30 January 2009, 04:25 PM
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universal lambda sensor
Hello has any one tried a universal lambda sensor on a 2002 wrx. The one that goes into the manifold. Im asking because a bit tight on money just had a new turbo fitted. A new original one i have been qouted £260+VAT.
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30 January 2009, 05:04 PM
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Won't work mate, I am having the same problem. You can't use a universal one because of the way the ECU inerprets the signal apparently. You can them a little cheaper here, but that's as cheap as it gets...
subaru impreza o2 oxygen lambda sensor.mail order. - Subaru o2 sensors
subaru impreza o2 oxygen lambda sensor.mail order. - Subaru o2 sensors
30 January 2009, 05:14 PM
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Thank you for the reply. Yeah i been on the net and checked, but ive had a e-mail back from Catalytic Converter ¦ Exhaust Systems ¦ Cats Direct and they say they should be able to supply one. I will find out tommorow. Just wanted to know if any one else has had one.
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30 January 2009, 05:18 PM
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I e-mailed them the wire colours and they just need to know if it is UK spec or Import(I dont know if the colours/ or UK spec makes a difference)
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30 January 2009, 05:36 PM
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I was always under the impression that this one was fine?
Universal 4-wire Zirconia Heated Oxygen Sensor :: Gendan Automotive Products
The ECU can only interpret the signal as a voltage ... there are no differing 'types' of voltages - just the numeric value .... is this another SN Myth that it somehow needs a 'special' part??
I am willing to agree - but I need hard evidence at what 'type' of signal the ECU is expecting!
Universal 4-wire Zirconia Heated Oxygen Sensor :: Gendan Automotive Products
The ECU can only interpret the signal as a voltage ... there are no differing 'types' of voltages - just the numeric value .... is this another SN Myth that it somehow needs a 'special' part??
I am willing to agree - but I need hard evidence at what 'type' of signal the ECU is expecting!
30 January 2009, 05:42 PM
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The front 02 sensor is a pseudo wideband jobby and the newage ECU only likes the signals it produces and not any old replacement.
The rear lambda sensor just checks the efficiency of the CAT and throws CEL P0420 if it thinks the cat is below efficiency so cannot be substituted.
The rear lambda sensor just checks the efficiency of the CAT and throws CEL P0420 if it thinks the cat is below efficiency so cannot be substituted.
When I have asked people like just lambda and provided the subaru part number they come back stating that a universal one won't fit and that they can't get a replacement part.
Subaru4You (I think) quoted me about £360.
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30 January 2009, 05:47 PM
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It's up to you and depends on how trusting you are. You can PM me your chassis number and I can run it through the EPC and get you a part number. Your call.
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I was always under the impression that this one was fine?
Universal 4-wire Zirconia Heated Oxygen Sensor :: Gendan Automotive Products
The ECU can only interpret the signal as a voltage ... there are no differing 'types' of voltages - just the numeric value .... is this another SN Myth that it somehow needs a 'special' part??
I am willing to agree - but I need hard evidence at what 'type' of signal the ECU is expecting!
Universal 4-wire Zirconia Heated Oxygen Sensor :: Gendan Automotive Products
The ECU can only interpret the signal as a voltage ... there are no differing 'types' of voltages - just the numeric value .... is this another SN Myth that it somehow needs a 'special' part??
I am willing to agree - but I need hard evidence at what 'type' of signal the ECU is expecting!
30 January 2009, 09:18 PM
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Ive got a genuine used Subaru 4 wire Lambda Sensor for sale if anyone is after one.
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...da-sensor.html
Ill take £100 delivered
https://www.scoobynet.com/private-sa...da-sensor.html
Ill take £100 delivered
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