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aznguy0087
06-11-2009, 11:24 PM
what do you guys think about the universal oxygen sensors, need to replace my front one! and is thats a 2 or 3 wire or 4 wire? they are way cheaper then the oem replacement from part store or subaru!!!
ccampbell2546
06-11-2009, 11:41 PM
I have used a universal O2 sensor and so far (only 5k miles) it has worked fine. I didn't have the cash for the oem direct plug in one so, I bought a universal one for a lot cheaper and had to splice it in. I was replacing the rear sensor and I had to use a 3 wire one, on my car which is a 97 Legacy GT sedan, the front is also a 3 wire sensor. I've heard that the main problem is in the splicing. The sensor came with cheap connectors and I went to the local auto parts store and got some good, more water resistant connectors to splice with.
jey
06-12-2009, 10:02 AM
+1 I use universal Bosch sensors with my own quick connectors.
Huffer
06-12-2009, 10:52 AM
yep, the Bosch ones work well, just get good connectors and slide the waterproof box over them (or you could use some waterproof shrinkwrap tubing).
aznguy0087
06-13-2009, 02:49 PM
fo sho, thanks guys :smt023 just got done ordering my universal bosch oxygen sensor, ill guess when it comes in ill do a quick wirte up on it!
birukun
06-13-2009, 08:39 PM
fo sho, thanks guys :smt023 just got done ordering my universal bosch oxygen sensor, ill guess when it comes in ill do a quick wirte up on it!

Please post part numbers as well. Along with which engine/year of your car.

I could not get the universal to work on my 2.2. Ended up fighting to return the universal and then paying the $$ for the OEM replacement.

Thanks and good luck-
aznguy0087
06-14-2009, 11:13 AM
fo sho, thanks guys :smt023 just got done ordering my universal bosch oxygen sensor, ill guess when it comes in ill do a quick wirte up on it!

Please post part numbers as well. Along with which engine/year of your car.

I could not get the universal to work on my 2.2. Ended up fighting to return the universal and then paying the $$ for the OEM replacement.

Thanks and good luck-

dam that suck, but as son as it comes in ill get it all writen up and some pics too!