Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done?
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Re: Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done? (sanfran)
Easy to do.
Easy to do.
Re: Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done? (vwtechnician)
any instructions for this? and know of a way to tell if they're bad or not? I think mine are, but I wanna pull them out and check them before I buy new ones(actually I might have warranty on them still) but I don't want to take it to the dealer unless I know for sure that they're bad
any instructions for this? and know of a way to tell if they're bad or not? I think mine are, but I wanna pull them out and check them before I buy new ones(actually I might have warranty on them still) but I don't want to take it to the dealer unless I know for sure that they're bad
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Re: Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done? (vagvr6)
get the bentley manual, it tell's how to test the o2's using a volt meter. it seemed to involved when I read thru it the first time, so I just dropped an easy
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$200 for some new ones and peace of mind.
as far as changing them yourself, as long as you can get your car up high enough, it shouldn't be a problem. They're positioned so that room for leverage is necessary. Unless they're seized in the bungs, then it may be easier to have it "professionally" done. Just make sure you re-tuck the wire from the rear one back away from the exhaust. Mine catches under the heat-shield and actually clips to it in some areas (you can always use plastic ties). The last thing you want is for the lead to melt, as they are not a cheap investment (almost $200 for a pair of Bosch ones from an internet site).
get the bentley manual, it tell's how to test the o2's using a volt meter. it seemed to involved when I read thru it the first time, so I just dropped an easy
as far as changing them yourself, as long as you can get your car up high enough, it shouldn't be a problem. They're positioned so that room for leverage is necessary. Unless they're seized in the bungs, then it may be easier to have it "professionally" done. Just make sure you re-tuck the wire from the rear one back away from the exhaust. Mine catches under the heat-shield and actually clips to it in some areas (you can always use plastic ties). The last thing you want is for the lead to melt, as they are not a cheap investment (almost $200 for a pair of Bosch ones from an internet site).
Re: Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done? (Frankenwagen)
i need to replace my o2 sensors as well and my bentley (book version) doesnt have any useful information at all
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very disapointed with the bentley for my car (2001 gti glx) it has mostly drawings of where parts are but almost nothing about diagnosing problems or 'how-tos' of any kind http://****************.com/smile/emthdown.gif
i need to replace my o2 sensors as well and my bentley (book version) doesnt have any useful information at all
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Re: Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done? (lizerd)
could you give me the cheapest place on the net for o2 sensors for a 95 gti vr6?
could you give me the cheapest place on the net for o2 sensors for a 95 gti vr6?
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Re: Installing both o2 sensors....easy or pay to have done? (charles bronson)
some times the o2 sensors are frozen in place rust over time or what ever make sure u use liquid wrench .
some times the o2 sensors are frozen in place rust over time or what ever make sure u use liquid wrench .
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