Oxygen sensor replacement - Page 2

morrismen · Feb 18th, 2013, 19:52

Tip here: To remove a lambda sensor, first squirt Plus Gas into the bolt - only do this with a COLD exhaust though. After about 30 mins you can easily unbolt it.

keithyboy · Feb 18th, 2013, 20:19

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Originally Posted by gatos

In that case, I think both front and rear lambda sensors are within a few inches on either side of the CAT. Easiest way to access them would be from under the car

That looks like it. I take I'm back to pulling out the grommet and the connector is behind?

gatos · Feb 18th, 2013, 21:14

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Originally Posted by keithyboy

That looks like it. I take I'm back to pulling out the grommet and the connector is behind?

Yes, a couple of inches inside

dcw · Feb 19th, 2013, 09:28

Glad you are tracking this down - sorry if I caused any confusion by assuming that the Volvo 1.8 and the Volvo 2.0 were the same! Only have experience of the latter.....

David

keithyboy · Feb 19th, 2013, 20:05

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Originally Posted by dcw

Glad you are tracking this down - sorry if I caused any confusion by assuming that the Volvo 1.8 and the Volvo 2.0 were the same! Only have experience of the latter.....

David

No worries mate, we got there in the end. I'll be ordering the sensor tomorrow and sticking it on at the weekend all being well. Then the MoT beckons.

keithyboy · Feb 24th, 2013, 18:01

The sensor arrived in the post yesterday but I was already half way through changing a CV joint boot on my Audi so it got bumped until today.

It was colder than yesterday this morning I did briefly wonder why it's an O2 sensor and not just an O sensor but only as a means of stalling.

Up onto the ramps she went.

Mrs K had just come back from Tesco in it so the cat was too hot to touch. I doused it in 3-in-1 and left it to cool for a bit. Two minutes with a spanner saw this sat on the bin.

Doesn't look like 100 quid's worth to me either.

Another go with the excellent torque app saw this screen and promising message displayed.

And it's running in closed loop mode not open loop system fault mode.

Most importantly, the dashboard is warning light free.

rexer12 · Feb 26th, 2013, 00:46

thats a job well done keithyboy

dcw · Feb 26th, 2013, 08:56

Well done Keith - good job done!

And I know exactly what you mean about them not looking anywhere worth their cost....

David

keithyboy · Feb 26th, 2013, 18:09

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Originally Posted by dcw

Well done Keith - good job done!

And I know exactly what you mean about them not looking anywhere worth their cost....

David

The big old Audi in the background in the pics cost about the same as a full set of engine sensors.

Galv40 · Mar 11th, 2013, 10:06

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Originally Posted by gatos

In that case, I think both front and rear lambda sensors are within a few inches on either side of the CAT. Easiest way to access them would be from under the car

Thankyou, brilliant bit of info, much appreciated, do you know what the "Bank 1 part" of the sensor message means please?

cheers Galv40

Feb 24th, 2013, 18:01	#16
keithyboy Master Member Last Online: Jul 19th, 2015 20:48 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bolton	The sensor arrived in the post yesterday but I was already half way through changing a CV joint boot on my Audi so it got bumped until today. It was colder than yesterday this morning I did briefly wonder why it's an O2 sensor and not just an O sensor but only as a means of stalling. Up onto the ramps she went. Mrs K had just come back from Tesco in it so the cat was too hot to touch. I doused it in 3-in-1 and left it to cool for a bit. Two minutes with a spanner saw this sat on the bin. Doesn't look like 100 quid's worth to me either. Another go with the excellent torque app saw this screen and promising message displayed. And it's running in closed loop mode not open loop system fault mode. Most importantly, the dashboard is warning light free. __________________ My blog ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ LOOK AT MY RUBBISH BLOG

Feb 26th, 2013, 00:46	#17
rexer12 Premier Member Last Online: Jun 20th, 2019 16:10 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: doncaster	thats a job well done keithyboy __________________ 2013 V40 D3 manual, standard

Feb 18th, 2013, 19:52	#11
morrismen Senior Member Last Online: May 3rd, 2023 13:02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: London	Tip here: To remove a lambda sensor, first squirt Plus Gas into the bolt - only do this with a COLD exhaust though. After about 30 mins you can easily unbolt it.

Feb 19th, 2013, 09:28	#14
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Glad you are tracking this down - sorry if I caused any confusion by assuming that the Volvo 1.8 and the Volvo 2.0 were the same! Only have experience of the latter..... David

Feb 26th, 2013, 08:56	#18
dcw VOC Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 19:45 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: YORK	Well done Keith - good job done! And I know exactly what you mean about them not looking anywhere worth their cost.... David

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