Honda/NTK O2 sensor (redux)

[Glenn & Debbie Woodhouse]

I called NTK to determine if I could use the Honda sensor with their
controller (blue box).  I had a chance to buy a used NTK controller for a
reasonable price but I didn't want to have to shell out $600 for their WB
sensor.  Chitose, the Japanese Technical Program Manager stated that the two
were not compatible but could not, or would not tell me why.  John, in tech
support stated that that is their formal position but that he just sold 8 of
the Honda version to a NASCAR team to run with their controller.  I took a
leap of faith, bought the used controller and the Honda sensor.  The
incompatibility lies in the connector.  The NTK connector is different than
the Honda.  I was provided the burnt out original high dollar sensor with
the box so I swapped connectors and cal resistors.  Everything is working
fine.

Glenn.

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Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 09:48:16 -0700
From: Brian L Massey <blocklm at juno.com>
Subject: Re: Honda/NTK O2 sensor (redux)

On Fri, 6 Jul 2001 08:52:12 -0600 "Glenn & Debbie Woodhouse"
<gwoodhouse2 at home.com> writes:

>If you know what vehicle it came out of or have a p/n you
> can call
> NTK tech support in Michigan, (248) 926-6900, for further
> information on
> this sensors capabilities.  I have received very straight answers
> from John
> McQuarry (not sure of spelling on last name), unlike the Japanese
> counterparts at NTK.

Did they say anything about how hard they are to get? I've had one on
order from NAPA for almost two months now. The NAPA guy says they are
just real scarce. Probably too many of you guys buying them, maybe?  I
don't think he's just stringing me on or incompatent, cause he shows me
the search he pulls up on his computer, and last week there were zip in
any of the distribution sites he gets his parts from.

BTW, what kinds of things did this guy have to say about the sensors? Any
problems or pitfalls?? Tnx.

Brian

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