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Subject:Re: Splicing O2 sensor?
From:The Bus Depot
Date:Thu, 27 May 1999 10:44:13 -0400

> The Sensor I have in the van differs slightly from the one I
> purchased.  The new Sensor has a more modern looking
> connector, shaped like a ciggarette lighter
> Both sensors have 3 wires each (2 white, one black), and the
> same part number on them.
> 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?

The two white wires are interchangeable, and black goes to black.  Best is
to cut the connector off of your old 02 sensor and simply splice it onto the
new one.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  http://www.busdepot.com
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