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DaveNP · Sep 29th, 2011, 20:59

If you've got the original sensor, I'd look for the Bosch part number on it and go to a good car parts shop and get one from Bosch, genuine part but you don't pay for the word VOLVO on the box.

I think it's already been said, don't be tempted by a cheap universal one, they just can't be relied on.

TurboZutek · Oct 1st, 2011, 15:35

Actually, BOSCH themselves manufacture a 'universal' sensor that's worked perfectly for me in the past.

Shopping Link

Fitting Guide

As you can see, they also come with a strange little box that helps you adapt the wiring. I've used the box in the past, but just soldered the connections directly inside it.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least if this was the SAME part as the blue box, just without the specific connector and astronomical price.

Chris...

DaveNP · Oct 4th, 2011, 19:48

Interesting to hear about the BOSCH universal sensor (might be useful for the wife's nissan), my aversion to 'universal' is to the anonymous ones on fleabay, -been there, done that, then bought a proper one.

Andy Northface · Oct 4th, 2011, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurboZutek

Actually, BOSCH themselves manufacture a 'universal' sensor that's worked perfectly for me in the past.

Shopping Link

Fitting Guide

As you can see, they also come with a strange little box that helps you adapt the wiring. I've used the box in the past, but just soldered the connections directly inside it.

Wouldn't surprise me in the least if this was the SAME part as the blue box, just without the specific connector and astronomical price.

Chris...

Good link that, Chris, thanks.

Sep 29th, 2011, 20:59	#11
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 06:45 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	If you've got the original sensor, I'd look for the Bosch part number on it and go to a good car parts shop and get one from Bosch, genuine part but you don't pay for the word VOLVO on the box. I think it's already been said, don't be tempted by a cheap universal one, they just can't be relied on. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Oct 4th, 2011, 19:48	#13
DaveNP Non VOC Member Last Online: Today 06:45 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Milton Keynes	Interesting to hear about the BOSCH universal sensor (might be useful for the wife's nissan), my aversion to 'universal' is to the anonymous ones on fleabay, -been there, done that, then bought a proper one. __________________ David V70 2.5 10v Torslanda Manual 98 Sreg

Oct 1st, 2011, 15:35	#12
TurboZutek Premier Member Last Online: Jan 3rd, 2020 00:42 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NB, Canada	Actually, BOSCH themselves manufacture a 'universal' sensor that's worked perfectly for me in the past. Shopping Link Fitting Guide As you can see, they also come with a strange little box that helps you adapt the wiring. I've used the box in the past, but just soldered the connections directly inside it. Wouldn't surprise me in the least if this was the SAME part as the blue box, just without the specific connector and astronomical price. Chris...

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