O2 Sensor Not Working

[hoggie]

Toyota confirmed the front O2 sensor does not work,but the Toyota part is mad money,cheaper O2 sensors can be got non genuine,but I am not sure if my engine is lean burn type which I was told if it is it requires the expensive toyota part.My car is a 1998 GS estate 1.6 I think the engine code is 4AfE but I would need to confirm this.Can anybody shed some light on this.Cheers

[richard.c]

Toyota confirmed the front O2 sensor does not work,but the Toyota part is mad money,cheaper O2 sensors can be got non genuine,but I am not sure if my engine is lean burn type which I was told if it is it requires the expensive toyota part.My car is a 1998 GS estate 1.6 I think the engine code is 4AfE but I would need to confirm this.Can anybody shed some light on this.Cheers

If your is a lean burn engine look on the dash board lights - you should have a green ECO indicator, although the bulbs tend to fail quite often.

GB £400 is Toyotas price for the lean burn sensor - check after market types /prices from Euro Car Parts or Lambdapower.

A trip to the scrap yard proved worthwhile for me, a £40 s/h one has got through 2 mot tests.

[hoggie]

I just replaced the front lamda sensor with one from a breakers yard and the dash light is still on.How can I clear it to see if the replacement sensor has worked?

Thanks

[richard.c]

I just replaced the front lamda sensor with one from a breakers yard and the dash light is still on.How can I clear it to see if the replacement sensor has worked?

Thanks

Just disconnect the Battery for a minute will clear the ECU.

Make sure you have written down any security codes for your radio etc if used.

[gordi]

Easier still just pull the cable off the Sensor and reattach , worked a treat for me and I used it several times .

[toytech80]

Buy a genuine item ive known lots of people who have cut corners with non gen and you still end up buying a genuine item so it cost you more!!!