Hi,
I've never done any maintenance on a car and I would like some advice. I got my check engine light diagnosed at autozone and the issue is "heated oxygen sensor - bank 1 sensor 2 (HO2s12) circuit fault." Is this an easy fix if I can get the right part? I assume I can pretty much unplug the old one and throw in a new one. Also, does it matter if I get a universal sensor or a toyota one?
thanks.
this is the rear 02 sensor. it is like changing a spark plug with a wire connector on it.you unplug the connector and un screw the sensor (behind the cat converter) and replace. easy. the rear sensor isnt so picky so u might get away with a cheap brand.
now, in theory rob is right. but in practice, toyota wants you to pull the right seat and carpet to undo the stuuuuupidly engineered rear 02 sensor's plug.
i took tin snips to the bottom of the car, bent the metal down and away until the opening was large enough for the plug to emerge, then installed the new one. i pushed the plug back inside, bent the metal back up, replaced the rubber plug then used silicone to seal up the mess i made.
this is what you're into.
Last edited by The Digital MagE; 08-07-2010 at 06:55 PM.
now, in theory rob is right. but in practice, toyota wants you to pull the right seat and carpet to undo the stuuuuupidly engineered rear 02 sensor's plug.
i took tin snips to the bottom of the car, bent the metal down and away until the opening was large emough for the plug to emerge, then installed the new one. i pushed the plug back inside, bent the metal back up, replaced the rubber plug then used silicone to seal up the mess i made.
thanks guys,
I did some poking around and i did see that the wires go straight into the car. Is the easiest way to do what digital mag said and cut away at the metal until i can pull out the connector? is there enough slack in the wires for me to do this? Coming down from above seems like way to much work. also, I have no way of jacking up my car except for the one for changing tires. whats the safest way to do this and where can i get the equipment?
On my 96 (now i havent changed it just seen it while i had the console out). if im not mistaken dont the plug sit on the pass side of the console? i wouldnt think u would have to remove the seat? but mags way mey just be easyier lol
do not - i repeat - do NOT place you body under any car that is held up by a jack, meant for changing tires!!!
funerals are like, soooooo damn expensive, these days.
in some cities there are places where you can rent a space to work on your own car. but modern, apartment-style living does not support fixing your car. i would live in my car, before i lived like that!
a "walking jack" (floor jack?) and some stands are prerequisites for dong this. don't get hurt, ok?
do not - i repeat - do NOT place you body under any car that is held up by a jack, meant for changing tires!!!
funerals are like, soooooo damn expensive, these days.
in some cities there are places where you can rent a space to work on your own car. but modern, apartment-style living does not support fixing your car. i would live in my car, before i lived like that!
a "walking jack" (floor jack?) and some stands are prerequisites for dong this. don't get hurt, ok?
what he said! god i missed that post somehow! Let me tell you a story.( thats could have been worse than it could have been)
My brother was useing a jack and a set of those LITTLE jackstands that come as a set from autozone. he was under the car when both stands gave way! Thank God i had just walked outside to see what he was doing when it happened! I got it back up on the jack before it hurt him real bad (lucky it didnt crush him) he walked away with just come cuts and a big bruise.
I am all about DIY but for YOUR safety get a Good rolling floor jack and i set of stands RATED way more than your car weighs. yes they are more expensive but whats the cost of your life!!!!!!!!!
goto www.harborfreight.com and see if you have a store near you you can pick some there and a good jack, they are off name brand but we use alot of thier stuff and it works jsut fine for a good price.
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maybe
and work on your car! lol or drive
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