'98 ES 300 o2 sensor

[JohnHealy]

Hi I have a 1998 ES300 which has the check engine light on. I ran the code and it tells me that I need to replace the o2 sensor. Being in NY I purchased the o2 sensor not for California cars. jWhen I tried to plug it in the the plug did not fit. I brought it back and the parts guy told me I must have a California car. The new sensor is twice as much. Also ther are two sensors. one before the cat and one after. All total the two ate about $460.00

This sounds a bit extreme. Also, If anyone knows how do you unplug the rear o2 sensor? Does it disconnect through the arm rest? Any help would be greatly ap-preciated.

Thanks in advance.

John

[kauz]

John, If you still need help on this, let me know. I've already replaced both O2 sensors on our 97 ES300 and can give you some suggestions.

[plm908]

Go to Toyota Parts Dept. instead and buy your o2 Sensor, you'll be fine. They cost is considerably lower. Also, I will be parting out my car soon, I'm going to post in the classified section and if I can part out my car, I will. You can PM me. I have a2001 though, I don't know if they're the same, you'd have to find out.