3 wire O2 sensor

[Bruce Plecan]

-----Original Message-----
From: d houlton x0710 <tc75918 at hprs9.msc.az.boeing.com>
To: diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu <diy_efi at efi332.eng.ohio-state.edu>
Date: Friday, February 19, 1999 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: 3 wire O2 sensor

BZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT,
don't sholder, heatshrink an O2 sensor.  On some that is where the sensor
gets it
refence O2 for comparison, thru the wires "housing".   Weaterpack, and
crimp.
Late GM Agency Manuals Specificly mention no solder.
Bruce


>Jeffrey T. Birt wrote:
>>
>> I need to replace the O2 sensor on my Geo Tracker (Suzuki Sidekick).
>> It's about $70 for either OEM or a Bosh unit.  Evedeintly that 3 pin GM
>> weather pak connector used on it is gold plated or someting.  Does any
>> one know of another vehical that uses the 3 wire type and is less
>> expensive.  I don't want to pay another $40 for the connector.
>>
>
>Just get a generic 3-wire with no connector.  Just bare wires.  Cut
>the connector off your old sensor (or go to Pep Boys and get a new one) and
>splice it on the new sensor.  Use solder and heat shrink tubing and you
>shouldn't have a problem.
>
>--Dan
>