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Lil bastard · 03-21-2008, 04:22 PM

Well, if you don't see anything wrong with the wiring or connector - you didn't use a crimp connector or kink the wire did you? - the sensor pulls a reference sample of air through the insulation (notice how the OEM connector has small holes in it?) and a crimp connector, kink in the wiring, or a sealed connector could compromise this or prevent it altogether. Rather than replace the new one with OEM, I would add the same bosche generic to the other bank, again making sure not to use a crimp connector, sealed connector, or kink the wire. Though advertized as a direct replacement, I suspect that the DME distinguishes a slight difference, or it may be that the new one is operating at 100% while it's opposite on the other bank is not.

03-21-2008, 04:22 PM	#4
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	Well, if you don't see anything wrong with the wiring or connector - you didn't use a crimp connector or kink the wire did you? - the sensor pulls a reference sample of air through the insulation (notice how the OEM connector has small holes in it?) and a crimp connector, kink in the wiring, or a sealed connector could compromise this or prevent it altogether. Rather than replace the new one with OEM, I would add the same bosche generic to the other bank, again making sure not to use a crimp connector, sealed connector, or kink the wire. Though advertized as a direct replacement, I suspect that the DME distinguishes a slight difference, or it may be that the new one is operating at 100% while it's opposite on the other bank is not. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly! Last edited by Lil bastard; 03-21-2008 at 04:25 PM.