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Subject:Re: Splicing O2 sensor?
From:Tom L. Neal
Date:Wed, 26 May 1999 22:28:43 -0700

The cigarette lighter version are the low cost generic ones?
I just got one, too.  Should be able to find the mating connector
somewhere.  Just started to look.

Cheers, Tom Neal

On Wed, 26 May 1999 jeff_gilbert@PEOPLESOFT.COM wrote:

> Hi Volks,
>
> Ok, This week I dusted my 2nd Cat Converter in a year....  I think its time to
> put in that new O2 sensor.
>
> The Sensor I have in the van differs slightly from the one I purchased.  The old
> Sensor has connection points that look like those on the power window switch,
> kind of pronged or fork like.  The new Sensor has a more modern looking
> connector, shaped like a ciggarette lighter, like a plug (sorry for crappy
> details, dont have sensors with me).
>
> Both sensors have 3 wires each (2 white, one black), and the same part number on
> them.  My questions, then, are:
>
> 1.  Are these interchangable sensors or am I risking damage by using my new one?
>
> 2.  How do I splice the wires on these suckers.... how do i know which white
> wire on one sensor goes with which white wire on the other sensor?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
> '87 Syncro Westie
>