Splicing O2 Sensor Wires
02-07-2004, 05:50 PM
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Splicing O2 Sensor Wires
I am replacing my o2 sensor with a generic one. I am going to splice the generic 02 sensors wires with the original harness’s wires. I have read several different methods for this. What is the proper one?
The one I am currently planning on following is to use wire crimps without heatshrink because apparently certain wires need to breathe.
I am open to you all’s opinions.
Thanks,
John
The one I am currently planning on following is to use wire crimps without heatshrink because apparently certain wires need to breathe.
I am open to you all’s opinions.
Thanks,
John
02-07-2004, 06:27 PM
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Re: Splicing O2 Sensor Wires
Originally posted by johne
The one I am currently planning on following is to use wire crimps without heatshrink because apparently certain wires need to breathe.
The one I am currently planning on following is to use wire crimps without heatshrink because apparently certain wires need to breathe.
when I soldered and heatshrinked.
02-07-2004, 07:48 PM
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That's how i did it and it was a challenge to do with only being able to get one hand in area. I just black taped over crimp. Works good just passed insp. last week. Good luck. Scott
02-07-2004, 08:22 PM
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I put heatshrink on mine. I can't remember if I soldered and/or crimped it. No problems after running 30k miles with it. I don't like black electrical tape because it comes off after a while.
02-07-2004, 08:27 PM
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Yea I know but I'm under there a lot and when it starts to come off, oh well then I have another reason to hang out with my car. You see I'm married w/ children. Scott.
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02-08-2004, 12:26 PM
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I just did this job yesterday. I bought mine from Paragon and it was Bosch part #15725 for my 87 NA (non-California). It comes with complete instructions and "posi-Lock" connectors which make the job a breeze. I found the oxygen sensor removal tool from Paragon to be very helpful too.
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02-09-2004, 08:42 PM
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How much is the generic sensor? I just paid about oh.....$150 for a new O2 sensor. Is there really any difference? Except that with the new replacement I just plug and play?
02-09-2004, 10:42 PM
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"Is there really any difference?"
Not really, they all have the flip-flop type of response-curve:
The only difference is the #13913 is a generic one used on the Ford Taurus and is the cheapest. The #15725 comes with extra connectors and stuff, so it costs a little more. The actual one used as replacements on our cars have the specific connector to fit our cars (and none other that I know of). So it's a simple matter of economy of scale in production and convenience.
Not really, they all have the flip-flop type of response-curve:
The only difference is the #13913 is a generic one used on the Ford Taurus and is the cheapest. The #15725 comes with extra connectors and stuff, so it costs a little more. The actual one used as replacements on our cars have the specific connector to fit our cars (and none other that I know of). So it's a simple matter of economy of scale in production and convenience.
