Advice needed for purchasing Oxygen Sensor

[C30A4]

Hi Folks,

Actually, I'am planning to replace my faulty OEM Oxygen Sensor (Rear Side) with DENSO Oxygen Sensor. But however, the website (sparkplug.com)which I would like to make my order, tells me with a totally different parts location description (In terms for Oxygen Sensor normally we address it "Front" or "Rear", but in the webpage, they address "Left" or "Right"). Which eventually I do not know which one to buy from the website.

So, if in my case, I would like to buy a "REAR" Oxygen Sensor, should I go for "Left" or "Right" ?

Thank a lot for all the advises to be given.

Cheers,
Caesar

 

[VBNSX]

I had this same problem when I had to order mine. When talking to the people they said that they noticed no difference in the actual o2 sensor itself. The only difference was the length of the wiring tail that came with it. So just to make sure I couldn't get it wrong.. I just ordered the longer of the two...

Couldn't go wrong w/ that.. :tongue:

HTH,
x

 

[pt91]

I had this same problem when I had to order mine. When talking to the people they said that they noticed no difference in the actual o2 sensor itself. The only difference was the length of the wiring tail that came with it. So just to make sure I couldn't get it wrong.. I just ordered the longer of the two...

Couldn't go wrong w/ that.. :tongue:

HTH,
x

I did the same thing. The longer of the two is safe.

 

[DPG]

I bought bosch generic O2's from O'reilly autoparts. You just have to clip the connector off the old O2 and solder the wires together. I have not had any problems with this setup. The best part is that it saves about $100 per O2. Yes, $100 PER O2!!!!! Just FYI.

-David G.

 

[the nsxnut]

Front/Rear v. Right/left

the front of the motor is the pulley side, behind the passenger. So, standing on the driver's side, you are looking at the rear of the engine. Left side = closest to the rear glass, right = closest to the trunk.

 

[C30A4]

OIC...
Hey guys, thanks a lot for all of your useful info. It really helps me a lot, man ! :wink:

But... how come the price for the shorter wire O2 sensor is more expensive than the one with longer wire... Weird, isn't it? Any Idea ?

Caesar

 

[fangtl]

The longer one is also used on other Honda vehicles; hence, the price difference.

 

[NSX Passion]

You may want to check with the dealer. I just had an error code and needed an O2 sensor replaced. The diagnosis and sensor were provided at no cost. For my '96 the emissions is warrantied for 14 years or 150,000 miles I believe. Hope this helps.

 

[EIFFEL]

You may want to check with the dealer. I just had an error code and needed an O2 sensor replaced. The diagnosis and sensor were provided at no cost. For my '96 the emissions is warrantied for 14 years or 150,000 miles I believe. Hope this helps.

This is only applicable to USDM vehicles, will not work for cars in other parts of the world.

 

[nis350]

You may want to check with the dealer. I just had an error code and needed an O2 sensor replaced. The diagnosis and sensor were provided at no cost. For my '96 the emissions is warrantied for 14 years or 150,000 miles I believe. Hope this helps.

does this warranty apply to early NSX as well (1992)?

 

[EIFFEL]

1995 -1997 HONDA AND ACURA MODELS. 14 YRS OR 150K. :smile:

 

[Bart Geerts]

I bought bosch generic O2's from O'reilly autoparts. You just have to clip the connector off the old O2 and solder the wires together. I have not had any problems with this setup. The best part is that it saves about $100 per O2. Yes, $100 PER O2!!!!! Just FYI.

-David G.

Bosch and HONDA use different resistance or capacity(1 of the 2), normally this isn't a good thing to do. Soldering on O2 wires, also not good.

 

[DPG]

I have not had any problems from this so far. The car runs fine, the gas mileage is good. If anything happens I will definately let everyone know.
David G.

Bosch and HONDA use different resistance or capacity(1 of the 2), normally this isn't a good thing to do. Soldering on O2 wires, also not good.

 

[Alex]

I bought bosch generic O2's from O'reilly autoparts. You just have to clip the connector off the old O2 and solder the wires together. I have not had any problems with this setup. The best part is that it saves about $100 per O2. Yes, $100 PER O2!!!!! Just FYI.

-David G.

How did yopu match up the colors ??

 

[DPG]

There are 2 black wires, a green or blue wire, and a white wire if I remember correctly. The black ones done matter how they match, the color wires go together, and the white one goes together. Easy as that. If I am wrong about the colors, let me know and I can change my answer. I know I got it right the first time!!

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Search is your friend:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/show...49&postcount=12



Thanks Russ for the info

Regards,
LarryB

 

[bjmills]

Larry,

Link not found...

I had a tech install cheaper O2 sensors. I would get a CEL every time, but if I restarted the car the light would go off. Replaced the sensors with the proper Honda / Acura part, and no problems.

 

[Larry Bastanza]

Sorry I thought I used the link yesterday, but it may have been out of another thread. I suspect there may have been some "color coding" issues with the non-Honda parts. I referenced that link because Russ had defined the crossover color coding in the thread.

Glad you are up and running though.

Regards,
LarryB