Lambda Sensor, what the....?

1. sickchick Newbie Joined: Nov 2012 Posts: 2

   #1 11th November 2012, 14:54

   About 4 Years go, qwik fit fitted a new Oilfilter as part of a service. It holed about a month after and sparyed oil over the sensor below. The engine warning light has been on since. O2 sensor they said.
   
   This is a lambda sensor, right?
   
   Got a new one from eBay for what should have been my model, 51 reg VTR. It was far too short.
   
   How do I find one for a decent price, that I know works, ie: can i trust a secondhand one? Anyone bought one and can say the spec?
   
   Probably going to try GSFcarparts.
   
   Thanks for any replies.....
2. Morgiee Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H

   #2 11th November 2012, 19:03

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by sickchick About 4 Years go, qwik fit fitted a new Oilfilter as part of a service. It holed about a month after and sparyed oil over the sensor below. The engine warning light has been on since. O2 sensor they said. This is a lambda sensor, right? Got a new one from eBay for what should have been my model, 51 reg VTR. It was far too short. How do I find one for a decent price, that I know works, ie: can i trust a secondhand one? Anyone bought one and can say the spec? Probably going to try GSFcarparts. Thanks for any replies.....

   I have one mate, bought the wrong one so still new in its packaging, all i need to know is did your origional one have a white plug? Thanks
3. gaz2002 L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 86

   #3 11th November 2012, 21:42

   can get cheap universal ones of ebay
4. Bedford126 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jul 2010 Morley, Leeds Posts: 8469 Civic ep3 type r powered by TDI NORTH

   #4 11th November 2012, 21:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gaz2002 can get cheap universal ones of ebay

   Please close the door on your way out.
   
   2 makes should only be used for lambda's in my opinion Delphi and Bosch Both come with more wiring than you need and both come with 3 year warranty.
   
   Never use the cheap ebay ones they need to be joined and you cant technically join them correctly and keep your Ecu happy the only way to do it is to use a stainless/ brass crimp.
   
   Don't be cheap about it in the long run it will prob's make your car run better and be more efficient.
5. Morgiee Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H

   #5 11th November 2012, 22:05

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by gaz2002 can get cheap universal ones of ebay

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 Please close the door on your way out.

   LOL
6. saladdodger Frequent Poster Joined: Jun 2012 Posts: 669

   #6 11th November 2012, 22:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Bedford126 Please close the door on your way out. 2 makes should only be used for lambda's in my opinion Delphi and Bosch Both come with more wiring than you need and both come with 3 year warranty. Never use the cheap ebay ones they need to be joined and you cant technically join them correctly and keep your Ecu happy the only way to do it is to use a stainless/ brass crimp. Don't be cheap about it in the long run it will prob's make your car run better and be more efficient.

   And will last longer than a cheapo, seen these mistakes before, got mine from GSF and it was a direct fit
7. gaz2002 L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Posts: 86

   #7 12th November 2012, 23:11

   how you know he aint on a budget?
8. Gandi699 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 9100 Amazon green VTR 16v, Inferno RS clio 182

   #8 12th November 2012, 23:30

   Theres budget parts and then theres just wasting your money. A good second hand one is a better bet if hes skint
9. chinkostu Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2008 The wrong carpark Posts: 5152 Xantia 1.9TD

   #9 12th November 2012, 23:34

   The one following the cat?
10. Morgiee Established Member Joined: Dec 2008 Middlesbrough Posts: 2267 Past: Citroen Saxo Forte W reg posi blue Now: H

    #10 13th November 2012, 14:50

    if he is on a budget with a lanbda sensor then its not worth replacing. Its either a good one or not one at all
11. LSOfreak Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2008 west london Posts: 13810

    #11 13th November 2012, 16:42

    i bought a 2nd hand lambda sensor for my brothers pug 206 from ebay, was only like £13
12. user_7 Frequent Poster Joined: Dec 2002 United Kingdom Posts: 700 Mk6 Golf GTD Saxo VTS Project Rally Car

    #12 13th November 2012, 21:36

    have you tried cleaning the existing one?