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JEN LURA - 11 Nov 2004 23:50 GMT

Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
on replacing the 02 Sensor.
Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?

Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
Jenlura

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Simply Pete - 12 Nov 2004 00:48 GMT

it must be too obvious...
O2 = OXYGEN

Pete

> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
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> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

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Simply Pete - 12 Nov 2004 00:54 GMT

or more correctly...
O2 = molecular OXYGEN !

> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
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> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

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Leon van Dommelen - 12 Nov 2004 00:59 GMT

>Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic

Few of us are.

> I need more info
>on replacing the 02 Sensor.

I thought *mechanics* did that sort of thing?

>Where can I buy a generic one?

One is
http://www.apwonline.com/shop/category.asp?catid=41
The one you need depends on the year of your miata. I have a
21027 on my 96, IIRC.

> Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
>Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
>the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
>this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?

Use the instructions for the oxygen sensor and do it twice.
You have to get it *absolutely right*, for EPA compliance.

>Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.

You are welcome. :)

Leon

>Jenlura

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Brian Turner - 12 Nov 2004 12:05 GMT

O2 is the chemical name for oxygen. I would look for references to
"oxygen sensor" in your repair manual.

> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

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Brian Turner - 12 Nov 2004 12:06 GMT

Check out oxygensensors.com

> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

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KWS - 12 Nov 2004 15:41 GMT

I went into some reasonable parts store and told them I needed a replacement
sensor for a 90 Miata. They gave me some generic sensor, which I spliced
into the existing wiring harness. Works fine, can't recall what it cost, but
I would guess around $40 - $50.

Before breaking the old one loose, I put a little penetrating oil around the
threads. Took a small amount of grunting, but I don't recall any part of the
removal and replacement being a big deal.

Ken

> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
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> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

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Natman - 12 Nov 2004 16:31 GMT

>Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
>on replacing the 02 Sensor.
[quoted text clipped - 5 lines]
>Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
>Jenlura

The O2 sensor and the oxygen sensor are the same thing. You will need
a special socket to remove it. The auto parts store should have it.
Follow the instructions about wire length.

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