Chris and Alana Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Hi guy's I was searching fleabay and came across this http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BN-Universal-4-Wire-Zirconia-Oxygen-Lambda-Sensor_W0QQitemZ120280949742QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item120280949742 has anyone used a universal lambda sensor or used this perticular one? Will it fit and work in a TT? there are dimensions on the second pic of his add. Seems a good price seen as a genuine toyota sensor is likely to be 4times the cost and the only difference will probably be a connector plug. Thanks for any help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 Universal 02 Sensors are rubbish tbh, it might be ok for 2weeks but then you'll get the same symptoms as a nakerd one, its been tried on loads of car's. Best to go OEM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 This is a pic of the stock O2 OEM sensor, there are members on here who have fitted universal ones and later fitted genuine OEM ones after not having good results. At today's prices a new OEM O2 sensor is around about the price of a tank of fuel, if your current O2 sensor is duff a new one will soon pay for itself in fuel saving. http://img255.imageshack.us/img255/8579/p1020548ge6.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris and Alana Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Mine is ok at the mo anyway but I thought it's probably best to change it as I dont have a clue how old it is or how well it is still working. Someone will make the sensor for toyota wont they? so I figured a universal sensor will be cheaper and just as good, or maybe im just wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannoSupra Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I wouldn't bother changing untill it's broken! You know the saying; If it aint broke, dont fix it If it is..... Kick It Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleland Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 You can get that type in any motor factors, we only fit them to run of the mill cars as a replacement and a last option. I think they are only £18 plus vat trade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris and Alana Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 Thanks nic, always there to help out as usual could you PM me a price for one just so I know what Im looking at paying? I have a list of things I want to sort out on the car and it's getting expensive oh, while I remember, could I get a price for a new ash tray and auto surround also if it's not too much bother thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris and Alana Posted July 13, 2008 Author Share Posted July 13, 2008 DannoSupra said: I wouldn't bother changing untill it's broken! You know the saying; If it aint broke, dont fix it If it is..... Kick It Yeah I suppose, it passed it's MOT the other week so if it was nackered I suppose it would have failed. I thought about changing it as my mate has mentioned that when I accelerate hard I get a small puff of black smoke which I figured meens it is running slightly rich, or is this normal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted July 13, 2008 Share Posted July 13, 2008 I have used universal lambdas before with no problems, not that particular one granted, but there is no reason why they can't be used providing they fit, most are all produced by one of three major manufacturer's anyway, like a lot of things, std type lambda is only a glorified switch anyway, people make such a big deal about them, bit like oil:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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