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Car Forum / Honda Cars / August 2005Secondary O2 sensor
Hi! Quick question: Honda told me that my engine light is on because of a secondary O2 sensor failure. I had this happen in my last civic too (this one is a 98 civic cx hatchback) and it was about $600 to fix it! They said it was ok to leave it for a while because it was only secondary. Does this sound ok? Can I leave it? Can I get it fixed cheaper somewhere else? Thanks! Scott www.srpics.com > Hi! > > Quick question: > > Honda told me that my engine light is on because of a secondary O2 sensor $ 600.00 is way high (my 2000 Civic needs a O2 sensor and I've gotten prices in the $325.00 range from Honda dealers) anyway I went to Auto zone & they pulled the trouble code for free, mine is the heated part of the O2 sensor, so my check engine light has been on for months now however if the error showed the O2 sensor itself was having trouble I'd replace it right away cause it may be sending a bogus signal to the computer thus it may be trying to correct it by retarding the timing, over fueling etc. See what the error code is and take the required action.  SignatureRob Fruth - Houston, Tx http://www.rfruth.net spam@uce.gov 1981 Raleigh for errands & fun ____ __o 1997 Trek 2300 for real fun ! ____ _ \ | _) 2000 Civic hatchback (_)/ (_) 2nd O2 will not effect timing; it's job is to report how well the cat converter is doing it's job. SignatureStephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Undercar Specialist >> Hi! >> [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > may be trying to correct it by retarding the timing, over fueling etc. > See what the error code is and take the required action. > Hi! > > Quick question: > > Honda told me that my engine light is on *Honda* told you nothing. A franchised dealer told you this. > because of a secondary O2 > sensor failure. I had this happen in my last civic too (this one is a [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Does this sound ok? Can I leave it? Can I get it fixed cheaper > somewhere else? Unless you need to pass an emissions test, you can leave it alone so long as the MIL will stay turned off, or you don't mind driving around with a yellow light on your dash. The downstream O2 is there solely to keep an eye on catalytic converter efficiency. It has no other function. If you don't mind variable quality and possible short lifespan, you can get a cheap Bosch or Niehoff or other generic sensor for much less than OEM. SignatureTeGGeR® The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ > Hi! > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > hatchback) and it was about $600 to fix it! They said it was ok to leave it > for a while because it was only secondary. the part, OEM is more than the primary one in the manifold. the manifold one was $220 at my local dealer. the bottom one is below the catalyst. > Does this sound ok? Can I leave it? Can I get it fixed cheaper somewhere > else? $600 is wayyy too high by half, if ya do it yerself > Thanks! > > Scott > > www.srpics.com This is canadian dollars, so $450 US (ish). I dont think I can do this myself. On my last civic they har to use a torch to heat it up to get it off. But I think I can get someone to do it. A former dealership mechanic. Thanks guys Scott >> Hi! >> [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >> > $600 is wayyy too high by half, if ya do it yerself > This is canadian dollars, so $450 US (ish). I dont think I can do this > myself. On my last civic they har to use a torch to heat it up to get it [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Scott $450 isnt TOO bad, if the sensor itself is $350ish. its right down there in the open, and not rocket science. in fact, its easier than replacing a spark plug in some cars :) but someone else posted its not crucial, so its probably not a big issue. if aftermarket is a LOT cheaper, id consider that. id probably stick with OEM on the primary sensor, though. |
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