Oxygen Sensor help

[webmiester]

Hi guys,

I have a 1997 Lancer GLXi (Philippine Model). As a 1997 model, it doesnt come with an oxygen sensor.

Im currently vacationing in the US, and I found that PEPBoys have a Bosch Oxygen Sensor available for just $19.99

Is this thing universal? If I tell them that I own a 1997 Mitsubishi Mirage, will that apply here, is there a difference with the Mirage Engine here and the Lancer engine in the Philippines?

Should I just specify my engine model? What is the engine model for my car?

Thanks so much

[webmiester]

Hi guys,

I found it na pala... the mirage of my car's time came in 1.5 and 1.8, kaya magkaiba. However, both engines used the same oxygen sensor model

Now my problem is that if I purchase it, does my 1997 Lancer have a slot to put it into considering that its the same engine as the later models which already had OEM oxygen sensors. Can I connect it into its onboard computer, or do the later models have a different computer model?

Thanks

[v6dreamer]

Could be. Make sure to ask your mechanic for more information before buying things.

[KBR]

Hi guys,

I found it na pala... the mirage of my car's time came in 1.5 and 1.8, kaya magkaiba. However, both engines used the same oxygen sensor model

Now my problem is that if I purchase it, does my 1997 Lancer have a slot to put it into considering that its the same engine as the later models which already had OEM oxygen sensors. Can I connect it into its onboard computer, or do the later models have a different computer model?

Thanks

sir, if your car is a '97 model (and if its Fuel Injected). chances are that you have a stock 02 sensor. but if you dont have one, then its either not hooked up or its been tampered.

anywayz, there should be a 02 sensor bung on your exhaust system (just after the Exhaust Manifold.. or some 02 sensors are actually installed by the Exhaust Manifold). also, there should be a stock wiring harness for the 02 sensor, connected directly to the ECU.


aite, peace.

[dennis powell]

you just need to know if your car has cat converter then for sure it is equiped with 02 sensor.but if your car doesnt have one and you want it installed,remember theres a lot of things to consider if you really want that sensor installed in your car.


cat converter
upgrading pcm
stroichiometric tuning
upgrading exhaust system
etc.

[dennis powell]

also 02 sensor can be installed anywhere in the exhaust system to resonator or heating elements.

it can be in the

front (at the exhaust manifold)
bank 1 (before cat)
bank 2 (after cat)

[speedyfix]

if the car does not come with one then it means that the box will not read it whether you add one or not.

that means it's useless for you to buy.

[webmiester]

I was told that mine doesnt have one. O2 sensors became standard for Lancers in year 2000, before that, they didnt come with any although the engine and fuel injection system is the same. I dont know if the box is the same, however, I did install a new computerized LPG system which can make use of the information when it is on LPG mode. KayaThanks so much. even if my old box cant use it, my new one can.

If it can be installed anywhere in the exhaust manifold (because my car doesnt have a catalytic converter), then I can just get drill a hole anywhere there and install it there right?

[sonjeffrey]

Why add o2 sensor by the way? It will only mess up your system.
if ECM/PCM was not designed to take data form HO2S1 or HO2S2 if you have cat conv, what's the use?
The main function of these Heated Oxygen Sensors are just to read whether your system is mean or rich. and from that, your ECM/PCM will give an output to the injectors, MAF, etc to control your fuel/air distribution. If the ECM/PCM is not designed to read data from HO2s, so why add it.

Note: If your modules are ready for H02s, on installation, be sure that no leak on the fittings of the sensor.. It will cause wrong reading of this sensor.and again will mess your system, and you might suspect that you have a vacuum leak before your intake manifold.

[KBR]

Why add o2 sensor by the way? It will only mess up your system.
if ECM/PCM was not designed to take data form HO2S1 or HO2S2 if you have cat conv, what's the use?
The main function of these Heated Oxygen Sensors are just to read whether your system is mean or rich. and from that, your ECM/PCM will give an output to the injectors, MAF, etc to control your fuel/air distribution. If the ECM/PCM is not designed to read data from HO2s, so why add it.

Note: If your modules are ready for H02s, on installation, be sure that no leak on the fittings of the sensor.. It will cause wrong reading of this sensor.and again will mess your system, and you might suspect that you have a vacuum leak before your intake manifold.

Sir.. where in the hell did you get this kind of information???????


aite, peace.