Catalytic Converter sensor problem!
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Catalytic Converter sensor problem!
Figuratively if I cut the oem cat's sensor cord how much would that cost to fix? This is probably a borderline retarded question... Thanks.
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If you can solder, the cost would be next to nothing. The wires should be individually soldered and heat shrinked. If you can't solder, remove the O2 sensor, unplug the other half, and take them to someone who can solder. The alternative is buying a new O2 sensor. Just using crimp type connectors to put the wires back together should not be considered due to the fact that those wires are subjected to alot of corrosive elements due to their location.
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If you can solder, the cost would be next to nothing. The wires should be individually soldered and heat shrinked. If you can't solder, remove the O2 sensor, unplug the other half, and take them to someone who can solder. The alternative is buying a new O2 sensor. Just using crimp type connectors to put the wires back together should not be considered due to the fact that those wires are subjected to alot of corrosive elements due to their location.
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Installed at Honda, expect it to easily be over 300 bucks.
Go to radio shack, buy a book on soldering, solder, and a high power solder gun. 400W if you can. Likely be 40 bucks for all.
Get a piece of wire and practice.
Go solder your sensor.
Sit back and enjoy your feeling of accomplishment and money saved.
Not to mention the money you will save over your lifetime.
Go to radio shack, buy a book on soldering, solder, and a high power solder gun. 400W if you can. Likely be 40 bucks for all.
Get a piece of wire and practice.
Go solder your sensor.
Sit back and enjoy your feeling of accomplishment and money saved.
Not to mention the money you will save over your lifetime.
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LOL ok... I just spent $200 on a new secondary o2 sensor for my 2008... I dont consider that in-expensive.
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Originally Posted by Jeaners' timestamp='1391147422' post='22991950
Thank you! I have no idea how to solder so I think I'm just going to cut it and buy a new one, they arnt too expensive. I'll probably get Honda to install the new one hopefully it isn't too difficult / expensive of an installation...
LOL ok... I just spent $200 on a new secondary o2 sensor for my 2008... I dont consider that in-expensive.
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if you end up going with a new sensor do not pay honda to do it. it's probably easier to change that sensor than it is to change the oil... but I agree with billman, soldering is a skill that is worth far more than the cost of a new installed sensor. you can even learn for free on youtube.
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