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generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:25 pm
by zorbaru
Hi all,

i need to replace the o2 sensor in my MY05 GT and everywhere i look it is going to cost me about $500. Is there anyone that makes non genuine ones. all i can find in parts shops is up to my03...

i can get one from cyberspaceautos on ebay for $300, has anyone dealt with them?

i have tried taking them out and cleaning them, then i unplugged the battery for about 20mins to reset the computer but i still have check engine light. i have had it confirmed that it is o2 sensor by s&j in adelaide.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 1:29 pm
by Robbks
go to your local Automotive Service Solutions store
http://www.efi.com.au/
get a Bosch sensor. they have specific fitment for various models of Subaru
anywhere from $120 to $200 depending on model

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Thu Feb 03, 2011 3:56 pm
by zorbaru
was told $324 plus gst from them.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 7:50 am
by Robbks
sh!t...
which o2 sensor though?

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:44 am
by zorbaru
the one by the turbo.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:54 am
by tangcla
From my research there is no generic O2 sensor for the front one.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 10:27 am
by legacydan
i have seen used downpipes for sale on yahoo auctions cheap enough.

something like that:

http://www.nengun.com/auction/item/m80529086

Might be a cheaper alternative to totally new sensor?

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:00 am
by Robbks
Are they just a generic 3 or 4 wire Narrowband (0-1v) o2 Sensor?

If so, the last one i got from ASS cost me $127 and that had 300mm of wiring on it

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 11:32 am
by Nalnoc
Robbks wrote:Are they just a generic 3 or 4 wire Narrowband (0-1v) o2 Sensor?

If so, the last one i got from ASS cost me $127 and that had 300mm of wiring on it


I tried a generic 4 wire O2 sensor, and can speak from experience they DON'T work. The ecu threw up a code pretty much straight after fitment p0134, no comunication from front O2 sensor. As painful as it is, it looks like the genuine (read: stupidly expensive) sensor is the only way to go :|

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 04, 2011 12:32 pm
by Robbks
ahh, oh
the one at the turbo is the front sensor.
it outputs a waveform signal to the ECU

the rear one is the generic 0-1v narrowband sensor

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 05, 2011 12:24 pm
by DJC
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=10806

^^^$300 is the going rate.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:07 pm
by zorbaru
well i bit the bullet and just called s&j to get it done for $500. they couldnt fit me in so i rang a subaru dealer who could get me in that afternoon.

so when i got there they started workign and the sales guy says to me. "i just brought up the history of the car and that shows that we replaced that sensor in april 09."(which must have been the previous owner cos this was just before i bought it) "so this can be replaced under warranty."

ended up costing me nothing.

such a good day.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Fri Feb 11, 2011 12:31 pm
by tangcla
zorbaru wrote:well i bit the bullet and just called s&j to get it done for $500. they couldnt fit me in so i rang a subaru dealer who could get me in that afternoon.

so when i got there they started workign and the sales guy says to me. "i just brought up the history of the car and that shows that we replaced that sensor in april 09."(which must have been the previous owner cos this was just before i bought it) "so this can be replaced under warranty."

ended up costing me nothing.

such a good day.

I've had mine replaced under parts warranty seven times already :P plus the initial cost of it... so a total of 8.

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 12:14 am
by legacydan
tangcla wrote:I've had mine replaced under parts warranty seven times already :P plus the initial cost of it... so a total of 8.


You know your not supposed to eat them right? :D

Re: generic o2 sensor?

PostPosted: Sat Feb 12, 2011 10:10 am
by tangcla
legacydan wrote:You know your not supposed to eat them right? :D

It tastes nice and crunchy though.