Oxygen Sensors issue

[VTL]

Hi Guys

I have just received and tried to replace the oxygen sensors on the car.

I have a problem with upstream that is too short (BOSH 13869 ). I replaced the downstream (BOSH 15511) with no problems.

Also another question, is it really necessary to replace all 4 sensors? notice that It was 4 when I went to replace them but didnt knew it was so many.

Regards
VTL

 

[VTL]

no help on this?

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

are the cats relocated so the front o2's are to short?

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Anyhow if you want to avoid cutting and go with plug and play then look into 12" or 24" Casper o2 Extensions.
12" part # 109209
24" part #109210

 

[VTL]

For what I know the car is OEM

Satin so I can still use this one? just need to cut and extend the cables?

do you know of another brand that gives that extend length? I always buy my parts from RockAuto Parts.

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

If you only need to extend it and the sensor itself is ok then you can just solder gauge wiring and then seal it up real good to protect from the elements. Maybe add some braided sleeve as a bonus.

Are you limited to only Rock Auto?

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

Oh and the Bosch 13869 should be ok to use.

 

[VTL]

I use them because I never had any problems with them before , so I stick with what I know.
I dont know why but the 13869 is just too short. But I replace the other one with no problems.

Were do you get your parts?

 

[TheSatinPumpkin]

I use them because I never had any problems with them before , so I stick with what I know.
I dont know why but the 13869 is just too short. But I replace the other one with no problems.

Were do you get your parts?

With my mods. To many to count. Really depends on what i am looking for. Ram specific or universal.

 

[WalkerTech]

Hi Guys

Also another question, is it really necessary to replace all 4 sensors? notice that It was 4 when I went to replace them but didnt knew it was so many.

Regards
VTL

VTL,

I am a Product Specialist with Walker Products, a manufacturer and worldwide distributor of oxygen sensors. On most vehicles produced since 1996, replacing one sensor (especially the front engine monitoring sensor) will cause the ECU to set a code for the other sensors. This is because the new sensor switching activity is much faster than that of the older aged sensors. It is probable that on most vehicles, the code will be set within 30-60 days AFTER the first sensor replacement.

 

[VTL]

Satin I went with you and bought the Casper o2 Extensions. Thanks for the tip.

WalkerTech thanks for the additional info I will see if it will show when I replace all the sensors.

 

[hemihank]

also I wouldn't recommend the bosch sensors, lots of problems with them. Maybe they've gotten better but I wouldn't buy the bosch 02s.