Front Oxygen Sensor

[dns17]

Hi Guys,

The check engine light came on last week and a diagnostic by the mechanic gave "Front Oxygen Sensor" as the source.

Checked with Toyota and they're asking 150+VAT which I'm not too chuffed about.

Does anyone know where I can get a cheaper model or even a genuine one for less?

Also, I've noticed a decrease in performance and a couple of times the engine has switched off whilst cornering at roundabouts. Is that a symptom of the faulty oxygen sensor or something more sinister?

Cheers

EDIT: Read Post No.5 for information

Tags: Gen7, Gen 7, Celica, Pre Cat, Front, Oxygen, Lambda, Lamda, Sensor

[dns17]

Well I found three different options that might work for my car:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CELICA-1ZZFE-1-8-PRECAT-DENSO-LAMBDA-SENSOR-8946520670-/330385677134?cmd=ViewItem&pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4cec855b4e

http://www.micksgarage.co.uk/autoparts.aspx?dept=116&ga=&b=244&AssemblyID=100048&MakeID=111&ModelID=4518&CarID=14534

http://www.worldcarparts.co.uk/Default.aspx?TabId=144&CategoryID=41&ProductID=1672&PageIndex=6

Can anyone advise on which would be best? Cheers

[GT4 BOOSTER]

try http://www.justlambda.co.uk/

[dns17]

Cheers for the link - will email them for the celica and see what they say.

[dns17]

UPDATE:

Just wanted to update the post for future Gen 7 Celica users looking for Front (Pre-Cat) Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor information.

The reference number for this from Toyota is: 8946520690

After some research I decided to go for a DENSO direct-fit replacement i.e. plug-and-play (no splicing/soldering etc.)

The DENSO reference number is: DOX-0273

I found this site which had the part: http://www.worldcarparts.co.uk/CarParts/tabid/144/ProductID/1319/Default.aspx

Cost £82 including next day delivery (ordered online on Wednesday morning and it arrived Thursday morning at 8.45 AM)

Part fits perfectly and car running smooth as usual

I've also found this site (after ordering from the above one!) which sells the DENSO sensor for £60 including next day delivery:

http://www.sparkplugs.co.uk/pages/pricing/ccp/Denso-Lambda-Sensors-ccp.asp

Hope the information is helpful to someone.

Cheers

[Tempesta]

Thanks for the link for the Denso Lambda sensors! I think that is going to be my next purchase to try and fix my broken car.

Cheers