$40 Cheaper and Still Not Worth It
Staff Reviewer -
This product was purchased to replace the downstream Oxygen sensor on my father's 2002 Subaru Forester. I removed the old sensor and took it out of the package only to realize that in order to use this I'd have to cut off the old harness and rewire this sensor to it. That'd require me to do more research to make sure I connect the right white wires and would require me to (at the least) solder the connections and shrink tube the connection. Adding one more variable (i.e. a poor solder joint) to this repair turns this 20 minute job into well over an hour. This is not worth it and I'm returning it and paying the $40 difference for an OEM replacement (such as Part No. 13469). If you don't mind the extra work, go for it. I don't want any more work and just want to plug and play.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
Bosch O2 Sensor
Staff Reviewer -
The sensor itself seems okay. However, the Posi-Lock wiring system is an example of German over-engineering. After installing and running the engine check light returned. I removed the Posi-Lock wiring system and used traditional butt splices, reset the engine code and all is well.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend to a friend
I would definitely buy this again.
Verified Buyer -
I bought a universal fit oxygen sensor for my '99 vette. You have to cut it to length to match the original A/C factory one but, the connector block is really nice. The car runs great again now that it has a new oxygen sensor in it. I would think that if you are not comfortable with splicing wires, then buy the exact length factory Bosch replacement.
Great Sensor
Staff Reviewer -
Easy install and it fixed the check engine warning light
So far so good
Staff Reviewer -
Wiring is very hard to cut, needs to be mentioned in instructions.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend