Bad O2 Sensor

[PatrixUSA]

Check engine light came on this morning but cars running fine. Pulled the code and it's the O2 sensor, the one in the back (ie. hard to get to.) The stealer wants $150 for the part and $150 to install. Anyone know if this is reasonable? Is this DIY-able?

Car is a 96 Camry V6
Thanks. PatrixUSA

[xtremeskier97]

They are MUCH cheaper at www.sparkplugs.com and easy to install....as long as you have plenty of wd40/liquid wrench.

[camry man68]

Originally Posted by PatrixUSA

The stealer wants $150 for the part and $150 to install.
Thanks. PatrixUSA

Thats too high of a price for an 02 sensor and its install

[hoiskii]

Originally Posted by camry man68

Thats too high of a price for an 02 sensor and its install

Well, depends on the car. For my 99 4cyl. the cheapest O2 sensor I found on the web was ~$170, I think it's because of Cal. emis.

[bronzemaxell]

i just check toyotaoemparts.com, butler toyota dealer at Indiana, they sell Genuine toyota parts, Federal Emission o2 sensor for 4cyl gen 4 is around $104.51, front or rear, CA emission front o2 sensor is around $155.62, rear is $104.51, 3.0L is around $104.51, any order over $100 is free ups ground shipped, out of state no sales tax.

[96CamrySport]

to install you need a 7/8" wrench and jackstands and patience. and penetrating oil. Check with an independent shop if you want a better price. Also, I got a couple of false o2 performance errors before my catalyst went bad. Did your code refer to the heater or performance?