O2 sensor question.

phread · 12-15-2002, 09:36 PM

I bought my car with a Tec-II on it, but to get it to pass smog, I have to change it all back to stock. The Tec uses a different front O2 sensor, so I have to get a stock one to get the car running again. The original owner no longer has it.

I called a few subaru dealers and they want $160 - $220 for one. I was thinking about picking one up at a junk yard, but I need to know if a front O2 sensor from any EJ25 will work. The car is a 99 Impreza 2.5RS. Does it matter what year I pull it from, if it's a Legacy, Forester, OBS?

I'm hopeing to save $100 or so.

Thanks

-Josh

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RebelINS · 12-16-2002, 01:29 AM

Try www.subaruparts.com they have the sensors cheaper then at the dealership, and I think they tell what other cars use the same part. That way even if you didn't want to buy from them, you would know which cars to look for.

-Wes

BOY · 12-16-2002, 12:00 PM

You could try a Bosch universal. I'm using one for my rear 02 and its working great.

Jon [in CT] · 12-16-2002, 12:57 PM

It appears you can buy a new Bosch front sensor for your 99 RS if it was manufactured before 07/99 for $51.20 at The Parts Bin. See http://63.89.49.212/partsbin/new/wiz...hepartsbin.com.

phread · 12-16-2002, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by RebelINS
Try www.subaruparts.com they have the sensors cheaper then at the dealership, and I think they tell what other cars use the same part. That way even if you didn't want to buy from them, you would know which cars to look for.

-Wes

I tried there. I filled out the form yesterday, and still haven't gotten any reply back.

phread · 12-16-2002, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by BOY
You could try a Bosch universal. I'm using one for my rear 02 and its working great.

I got one of those before I found out it was universal. The problem is I do not have the stock sensor. So I can't splice it into the stock connector.

I had NAPA look for an OEM style Bosch connector, and they checked every warehouse in the states and they don't have them.

phread · 12-16-2002, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Jon [in CT]
It appears you can buy a new Bosch front sensor for your 99 RS if it was manufactured before 07/99 for $51.20 at The Parts Bin. See http://63.89.49.212/partsbin/new/wiz...hepartsbin.com.

My car was manufactored 1/99... I think you may have solved my problems. Thank you!

Stranger · 12-17-2002, 01:49 PM

Good question.

I have a 2000 RS and I need to replace both of my O2 sensors.

where? how much?

12-15-2002, 09:36 PM	#1
phread Scooby Newbie Member#: 3724 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: RMIC	O2 sensor question. I bought my car with a Tec-II on it, but to get it to pass smog, I have to change it all back to stock. The Tec uses a different front O2 sensor, so I have to get a stock one to get the car running again. The original owner no longer has it. I called a few subaru dealers and they want $160 - $220 for one. I was thinking about picking one up at a junk yard, but I need to know if a front O2 sensor from any EJ25 will work. The car is a 99 Impreza 2.5RS. Does it matter what year I pull it from, if it's a Legacy, Forester, OBS? I'm hopeing to save $100 or so. Thanks -Josh * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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12-16-2002, 01:29 AM	#2
RebelINS Scooby Specialist Member#: 2953 Join Date: Nov 2000 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Rochester, MI, USA Vehicle: 2000 Impreza 2.5RS 2005 Impreza WRX STi	Try www.subaruparts.com they have the sensors cheaper then at the dealership, and I think they tell what other cars use the same part. That way even if you didn't want to buy from them, you would know which cars to look for. -Wes

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BOY NASIOC Supporter Member#: 232 Join Date: Sep 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Ft Wayne, IN Vehicle: 99 RS-T RIP 02 Forster-S	You could try a Bosch universal. I'm using one for my rear 02 and its working great.

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Stranger Scooby Newbie Member#: 728 Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: SF, CA Vehicle: 2000 2.5RS-T Stage2 Silver	Good question. I have a 2000 RS and I need to replace both of my O2 sensors. where? how much?