Need O2 Sensor Help
08-02-2012, 04:39 AM
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Need O2 Sensor Help
So a couple days ago I developed a rattle under the car. It sounded like the catalytic converter going out, but I wasn't sure. Before I had a chance to get under the car it throws a CEL code yesterday....P0141...02 Sensor Heater Malfunction. It says the problem is Bank 1 Sensor 2. I called Honda parts to check on the cost of the sensor and they tell me that it is the secondary sensor based on the info given. Honda is asking $300.00 for this sensor! Is there anywhere else that I can get a good sensor for less than $300.00??
Either way I'll be replacing the sensor really soon...just want to know mah options.
Either way I'll be replacing the sensor really soon...just want to know mah options.
08-02-2012, 05:02 AM
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So a couple days ago I developed a rattle under the car. It sounded like the catalytic converter going out, but I wasn't sure. Before I had a chance to get under the car it throws a CEL code yesterday....P0141...02 Sensor Heater Malfunction. It says the problem is Bank 1 Sensor 2. I called Honda parts to check on the cost of the sensor and they tell me that it is the secondary sensor based on the info given. Honda is asking $300.00 for this sensor! Is there anywhere else that I can get a good sensor for less than $300.00??
Either way I'll be replacing the sensor really soon...just want to know mah options.
Either way I'll be replacing the sensor really soon...just want to know mah options.
Look up some threads on that rattle... From a lot of them it sounds like the cat filament gets loose and rips through the O2 sensor so don't go replacing a $$ part only for it to get ripped through again. Make sure the cat is ok first
Can't really help you with a cheap place for the part tho
08-02-2012, 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by DJ Maestro' timestamp='1343911193' post='21907537
So a couple days ago I developed a rattle under the car. It sounded like the catalytic converter going out, but I wasn't sure. Before I had a chance to get under the car it throws a CEL code yesterday....P0141...02 Sensor Heater Malfunction. It says the problem is Bank 1 Sensor 2. I called Honda parts to check on the cost of the sensor and they tell me that it is the secondary sensor based on the info given. Honda is asking $300.00 for this sensor! Is there anywhere else that I can get a good sensor for less than $300.00??
Either way I'll be replacing the sensor really soon...just want to know mah options.
Either way I'll be replacing the sensor really soon...just want to know mah options.
Look up some threads on that rattle... From a lot of them it sounds like the cat filament gets loose and rips through the O2 sensor so don't go replacing a $$ part only for it to get ripped through again. Make sure the cat is ok first
Can't really help you with a cheap place for the part tho
How do I check to see if the cat filament is loose??
08-02-2012, 09:07 AM
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It's your cat. When we were doing the trans fluid change I noticed that your cat was way hotter than usual after sitting that long. I think the honey comb was loose and was clogging up. That's why we got burned lol!! When the car is completely cold raise it up and tap on the cat and you should hear some metal sound. Or better yet just remove the whole cat and shake it back n forth and you will feel the honey comb moving around. Get a test pipe or Berk HFC. Good luck!
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It's your cat. When we were doing the trans fluid change I noticed that your cat was way hotter than usual after sitting that long. I think the honey comb was loose and was clogging up. That's why we got burned lol!! When the car is completely cold raise it up and tap on the cat and you should hear some metal sound. Or better yet just remove the whole cat and shake it back n forth and you will feel the honey comb moving around. Get a test pipe or Berk HFC. Good luck!
08-03-2012, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000maniac' timestamp='1343927226' post='21908243
It's your cat. When we were doing the trans fluid change I noticed that your cat was way hotter than usual after sitting that long. I think the honey comb was loose and was clogging up. That's why we got burned lol!! When the car is completely cold raise it up and tap on the cat and you should hear some metal sound. Or better yet just remove the whole cat and shake it back n forth and you will feel the honey comb moving around. Get a test pipe or Berk HFC. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by DJ Maestro' timestamp='1344012412' post='21910942
[quote name='s2000maniac' timestamp='1343927226' post='21908243']
It's your cat. When we were doing the trans fluid change I noticed that your cat was way hotter than usual after sitting that long. I think the honey comb was loose and was clogging up. That's why we got burned lol!! When the car is completely cold raise it up and tap on the cat and you should hear some metal sound. Or better yet just remove the whole cat and shake it back n forth and you will feel the honey comb moving around. Get a test pipe or Berk HFC. Good luck!
It's your cat. When we were doing the trans fluid change I noticed that your cat was way hotter than usual after sitting that long. I think the honey comb was loose and was clogging up. That's why we got burned lol!! When the car is completely cold raise it up and tap on the cat and you should hear some metal sound. Or better yet just remove the whole cat and shake it back n forth and you will feel the honey comb moving around. Get a test pipe or Berk HFC. Good luck!
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That is for the upstream sensor though. My code is telling me that it is Bank 1 Sensor 2...that is what Honda is telling me is the downstream sensor that is like $300.00. Will this one work in it's place??