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Old 06-13-2006 | 11:09 AM
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should I buy these 02 Sensors?

i found these on e-bay they are bosh universals:

ill order 2 front ones:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

1 rear one

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWA%3AIT

are they any good or should i get diffrent ones.
Old 06-13-2006 | 11:15 AM
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Yes, if you need new sensors, you should. I bought those exact front sensors, and actually from that exact seller. He shipped them off instantly. I had them within 2-3 days after purchase. Brand new, no hassles, as advertised. Spliced in and installed with no problems. Saved a ton of money over OEM with harness.
Old 06-13-2006 | 12:07 PM
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damn that is killer price........autozone runs $60 a pop
Old 06-13-2006 | 12:32 PM
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awsome thanks guys. i do need new sensors the 2 sensors before the catalytic converter are broken and dont work ( my maxima is throwing codes ) and i dont have a cat but im buying a hi-flow warpspeed one and the other 02 sensor soo yea, allrighy thanks again.
Old 06-13-2006 | 03:02 PM
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That is a great price, do you know if he offers the same on OEM. (I've had really bad deallings with universal type O2's.)
Old 06-13-2006 | 08:00 PM
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im almost positive the place im buying them from (global automotive) only have universal ones. they have direct fit but not for a maxima
Old 06-18-2006 | 08:41 PM
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I was told that Universals are not a good choice. Better spend $10 more and get a direct fit oem
Old 06-18-2006 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by matrix11229
I was told that Universals are not a good choice. Better spend $10 more and get a direct fit oem
$10 more? the OEM costs about $80+ at autozone. The universals work fine. all you have to do is make the connection to your existing harness. they only cost about $25.00. I and many others have used universal sensors without any issues.
Old 06-19-2006 | 01:05 AM
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$10 more? the OEM costs about $80+ at autozone. The universals work fine. all you have to do is make the connection to your existing harness. they only cost about $25.00. I and many others have used universal sensors without any issues.

How will I know which wire goes where ? there are 3 of them.
Do those universals come with instuctions ?
Old 06-19-2006 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by matrix11229
How will I know which wire goes where ? there are 3 of them.
Do those universals come with instuctions ?
yes they come with instructios, and they even use the same color scheme! If you have issues matching the black wire to the red wire ...

Also, if you get some tap connectors, it makes the job super easy (no stripping of wires).

EDIT: Also, the rear one listed there says 4 wire, and 96+, though on oxygensensors.com they list it as a 3 wire for my 95 max, and IIRC, mine is a three wire. Is 95 different than 96+?
Old 06-19-2006 | 09:58 AM
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im very interested in this thread because im getting an 0413 code, which tells me its a "bank 2 sensor 1" proble, I planned on replacing all three, but weas unsure if universal is ok....some places wont even touch the universals....

I ahve no time to do my own, so I have to pay 60+/hr for labor.... I'd love to save some $$ on the 02's.

If anyone else has an experience they can chimne in with, I'd appreciate it....

Jason
Old 06-19-2006 | 05:23 PM
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I seen Napa-Echlin direct fit Front O2 sensors on eBay for $56 shipped.

Are they good ?

Also there is Walker and Denso for $64 shipped.

Which one is better ?
Old 06-19-2006 | 07:19 PM
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Thats not a bad price
Old 06-19-2006 | 09:10 PM
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I just replaced my front left O2 sensor, cost me $144 including tax from the dealer. At this price, I'm tempted to do the other one even though I'm not getting a error code. How much good do you think replacing the other front one would do me? I still get pretty bad city mileage.
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