02 Sensor

Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
on replacing the 02 Sensor.
Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?

Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
Jenlura

it must be too obvious...
O2 = OXYGEN

Pete

"JEN LURA" > wrote in message
...
> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more
info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
> Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata
Enthusiast's
> Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor*
and
> the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any
information in
> this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?
>
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura
>
>

or more correctly...
O2 = molecular OXYGEN !

"JEN LURA" > wrote in message
...
> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more
info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
> Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata
Enthusiast's
> Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor*
and
> the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any
information in
> this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?
>
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura
>
>

(JEN LURA) wrote:

>Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic

Few of us are.

> I need more info
>on replacing the 02 Sensor.

I thought *mechanics* did that sort of thing?

>Where can I buy a generic one?

One is
http://www.apwonline.com/shop/category.asp?catid=41
The one you need depends on the year of your miata. I have a
21027 on my 96, IIRC.

> Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
>Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
>the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
>this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?

Use the instructions for the oxygen sensor and do it twice.
You have to get it *absolutely right*, for EPA compliance.

>Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.

You are welcome.

Leon

>Jenlura

--
Leon van Dommelen Bozo, the White 96 Sebring Miata .)
http://www.dommelen.net/miata
EXIT THE INTERSTATES (Jamie Jensen)

O2 is the chemical name for oxygen. I would look for references to
"oxygen sensor" in your repair manual.


(JEN LURA) wrote in message >...
> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
> Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
> Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
> the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
> this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?
>
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

Check out oxygensensors.com

(JEN LURA) wrote in message >...
> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
> Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
> Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
> the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
> this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?
>
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura

I went into some reasonable parts store and told them I needed a replacement
sensor for a 90 Miata. They gave me some generic sensor, which I spliced
into the existing wiring harness. Works fine, can't recall what it cost, but
I would guess around $40 - $50.

Before breaking the old one loose, I put a little penetrating oil around the
threads. Took a small amount of grunting, but I don't recall any part of the
removal and replacement being a big deal.

Ken


"JEN LURA" > wrote in message
...
> Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more
info
> on replacing the 02 Sensor.
> Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata
Enthusiast's
> Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor*
and
> the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any
information in
> this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?
>
> Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
> Jenlura
>
>

On 11 Nov 2004 23:50:11 GMT, (JEN LURA) wrote:

>Not being a great or even a good mechanic or even a mechanic I need more info
>on replacing the 02 Sensor.
>Where can I buy a generic one? Also looking in the Mazda Miata Enthusiast's
>Shop Manual, on page 5:41 I can only find reference to *Throttle Sensor* and
>the *Oxygen Sensor* but nothing on the 02 Sensor. Is there any information in
>this book about replacing the 02 Sensor that you know of?
>
>Thanks for any contibutions to this problem.
>Jenlura
>
>
The O2 sensor and the oxygen sensor are the same thing. You will need
a special socket to remove it. The auto parts store should have it.
Follow the instructions about wire length.