33 replies to this topic

[NickB787]

I wouldn't use the universal ones again. The problem is that although all sensors are basically the same, the universal ones are of a lower quality and tend to fail a lot easier.
If you can get a high quality universal one, then that would be fine..

Same here

[Anarchy]

Fitted a cheap Ebay one, EML went out after a few miles, hope it lasts.

[p4cks]

Excellent guide . Worthy of a bump which makes it easier for me to find when my new lambda sensor arrives.

[Mangham54]

I agree that this is a great guide... But a tip from me is to check the cable on the sensor before ordering a replacement. You can do this by stripping a tiny amount of each of the four wires (near the actual sensor) and then using a multimeter to test whether each cable is effective by touching one end on the bared wire and the other trying to find the connector pin on the socket that connects to the wiring harness. I found a break in one on my rear sensor and saved the hassle of trying to remove the sensor (which on my 8yr old car was looking like it would have required removing the back box). I then felt the particular wire along it's length and found a 'flattened' section, bared the wire and crimped the cable together. Three weeks on and so far so good.

Edited by Mangham54, 22 September 2010 - 10:06 PM.

[welshwhiz]

HI guys, probably going to replace both sensors. I haven't really had a good look yet at how to change, but does the udner tray of the car need to come off, if so is it a big job, and does it need to be jacked up? Thanks.

[welshwhiz]

You don't say where the rear sensor connection is? Please help.

[Paulus H]

Just be wary tho'. You might be getting error codes because the connector on the end of your lambda sensor is kaput. If that is the case the universal lambda is no use. Recently I bought a non branded (but with Vaux connector) position 2 lambda sensor. It lasted 10 miles, basically the connector was really poor quality and would not connect consistently. I should have a replacement waiting at the dealer now. The position 1 sensor I bought at the same time was branded, I think it was NGK. This worked fine. Paul

[mbes2]

Good guide...

 

Is the NA  Vs Tubby sensor the same (running a tullet 3")

 

Thanks

 

 

[SteveA]

The turbo sensor has a different loom plug to the one on the N/A, not sure about the actual sensor though.

[davemate]

Does anyone know a part number that is not vx related but is the same part?

I need a sensor and i have a £40 vaux voucher, so I may as well use it

[hainesy]

I had a quote from Vauxhall last week for a new one and it was just over £140, voucher would have made it £100, ordered one from autovaux for £77 delivered so still have voucher.

 

Part number for rear on autovaux is AS12567680

 

[davemate]

I had a quote from Vauxhall last week for a new one and it was just over £140, voucher would have made it £100, ordered one from autovaux for £77 delivered so still have voucher.   Part number for rear on autovaux is AS12567680  

Thanks

[davemate]

recieved

I was kind execting autovaux to provide an OEM one... I wonder where this Lemforder one comes from and if I have been ripped off for what I could have bought cheaper elsewhere?

[TheOneTrueAnt]

Just tackled this one at the weekend, went... ok... the old sensor was well and truly seized in there. I even resorted to breaking the body of the sensor off so I could get a socket on it with an extension bar and even then with my full (not inconsiderable) weight on it the thing wouldn't budge!!!

 

Thankfully found this video though:  which saved my bacon; basically run the car for 10 minutes to let things warm up and then the thing came right out. Being doused with a ton of WD40 may have helped too.

 

Then a good half-hour's work with a thread chaser (Laser Tools 3465 http://www.amazon.co...uct/B003AN1D3C/ ) and the new one went in without too much trouble.