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larez2 · 08-30-2006, 04:45 PM

ddb, thanks very much for the explanation.

I'm about to replace all 4 of my o2 sensors and I'm curious if anyone has used universal replacements (made by Bosch) rather than OEM (also made by Bosch). I'm told the sensor itself is identical, but the difference is the universal replacement doesn't come with the connector.

The universal replacements are about $30 less each and require that I use the existing connector. I just have to splice the new o2 sensors into the existing connector. My existing connectors are in good condition.

Anyone ever done that? Opinions?...

thanks,
Larez2

08-30-2006, 04:45 PM	#10
larez2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 155	ddb, thanks very much for the explanation. I'm about to replace all 4 of my o2 sensors and I'm curious if anyone has used universal replacements (made by Bosch) rather than OEM (also made by Bosch). I'm told the sensor itself is identical, but the difference is the universal replacement doesn't come with the connector. The universal replacements are about $30 less each and require that I use the existing connector. I just have to splice the new o2 sensors into the existing connector. My existing connectors are in good condition. Anyone ever done that? Opinions?... thanks, Larez2