I just got back from servicing my car at Honda, and just found out that my oxygen sensor is f***ed, and the reason behind why the engine check light is always on the past couple of days. yada yada yada, they quote me RM1100 for it! What the f***?? Kanine so expensive, so i decided to think about it first.

any car expert here can tell me why is it so important that i fork out RM1100 to change this little shit. This shit that just totally screw up my "Im going to buy a PS3!" plan. and is there any generic, 3rd party oxygen sensor out there?

Oxygen sensor? What was that? What for?

Something like NOS may be..

Whats a oxygen sensor??

air intake control ?

This post has been edited by oHkereD: Mar 5 2007, 01:06 PM

car got oxygen sensor one ar?? err...

O2 sensor usually located at ur exhaust manifold.. its used by the ECU to determine where ur combustion is lean or rich.. n adjust accordingly...

brand new sure exp la... try searching around for it...

which model of honda btw?

As quoted from howstuffworks.

Regarding the price, I'm not sure if it's reasonable. However, try checkiing your car elsewhere and see how that shop quote you, besides confirming that your oxygen sensor is down.

ur car no more warranty?

This post has been edited by lms2005: Mar 5 2007, 01:21 PM

Woah, very important man.
Like what everyone else is quoting, it is to determine whether your car is running rich or lean. If it's running rich, the O2 sensor detects too little oxygen and decreases fuel. If it's lean, it'll detect excess oxygen so increase fuel.

Whle I was in Australia, I thought the O2 sensor was quite expensive there as well. Forgot the price already but probably almost AUD 300. But what do I know back then.

So compare it to here, probably a bit too expensive I think.

oxygen sensor tht i can find outside is BOSCH or DENSO.
why dont u try call spareparts shop below and ask for a quote. I bet RM 0 that they are more more more cheaper than honda workshop.

here is contact for PH AUTO located in SEA PARK.
very popular among WPC, ZEROTOHUNDRED, AUTOWORLD forummer.
PH AUTO ENTERPRISE
03-78772288

and below here is the BOSCH AUTHORISED automotive parts dealer.
i got the list from BOSCH malaysia and the sales person guarantee me this shop sells ORIGINAL BOSCH products.

AMPANG AUTO SUPPLIES (M) SDN BHD (this shop a bit expensive in my survey)
Lot 27 Jln Mamanda 4, Ampang Point
Batu 41/2 Tmn Dato' Ahmad Razali
Ampang, Selangor
68000
603-42560885

CENTRAL FAR EAST (KL) SDN BHD
39 & 41 JLN AWAN HIJAU SATU
O.U.G, 5TH MILE OFF OLD KLANG ROAD
KUALA LUMPUR.
58200
03-7815459

PH AUTO ENTERPRISE (the cheapest in my survey)
7 JALAN 21/17 SEA PARK
PETALING JAYA
46300
03-78772288


SYARIKAT PERNIAGAAN JS 1
40 TAMAN CITY
JALAN KUCHING
KUALA LUMPUR
51200
03-62513081

SOON LI SING AUTO SPARES SDN BHD
23 JALAN KANCIL OFF JLN PUDU
KUALA LUMPUR
55100
03-21414742

SM MECHANICAL (M) SDN BHD
92 JALAN IPOH
KUALA LUMPUR
51200
03-40412344


hope this info can help u out.

edited : add JB BOSCH AUTHORISED DEALERS contacts

CT AUTO SPARE (JB) SDN BHD
85 JLN GLASIAR, TMN. TASEK
JOHORE BAHRU
JOHOR 80200
07-2383886

HONFA AUTO PARTS
21 JLN BAKAWALI 52, TMN. JOHOR JAYA
JOHORE BAHRU
JOHOR 81100
07-3351302

THG TRADING
2 (Tkt 1) Jalan Melur 1, Tmn. Melur
SEGAMAT
JOHOR 85000
07-9435501

HUP LEE HENG PARTS TRADING CO
36 MAIN ROAD KUALA BESAR
KULAI
JOHOR 81000
07-6634790

GOH ENG HENG AUTO PARTS SDN BHD
37-20, JALAN BAKRI
MUAR
JOHOR 84000
06-9511 436

SIMCO AUTO SPARES SUPPLY
47 JLN SHAH BANDAR 3
TAMAN UNGKU TUN AMINAH SKUDAI,
JOHOR 81300
07-5560375


This post has been edited by ulet: Mar 5 2007, 01:43 PM

i think is kinda essential for a EFi car lah.. try to find at chop shop

If not mistaken i heard someone got a new O2 sensor for about RM700 outside after his dog chewed the original.

O2 sensor is an essential component of the ECU in managing air/fuel mixture. Your car's fuel consumption and engine power depends heavily on it.

Yeah, I agree with ulet that you call up spare part shops for price. And I also highly recommend PH Auto, ask for Mr. Beh, the boss there. I get all my Nissan spare parts from PH Auto. Price is very reasonable.

But I am a bit shocked at how fast your O2 sensor is damaged... O2 sensor usually no need to change during a car's life. It is designed to last beyond 150,000km. What year is ur Honda and what model?

RM1100 is definitely overpriced. even with installation.

2004 Accord 2.4

warranty expired 13th February liao! So bad luck, i thought the year of Babi i should get some good luck. Sial betul.

thanks man! I think this will help me alot. now, which brand should i go for, and how much do you think it'll cost me, inclusive installation?

i know, so fast ler. i oso dunno what the f*** is this O2 sensor. today is the first time i heard about it.

2004 Accord 2.4... How much mileage have you clocked up so far?

Price on O2 sensors varies from car to car. My B14 Sentra's O2 sensor (Bosch) cost around RM300, but some may cost higher depending on make and model.

Dude, I suggest you take your Accord to another trusted mechanic to check if it's really the O2 sensor that's giving problems. If he can confirm that, only then go to buy the part.

As to which shop to go to, it really depend on where you are, man. If you're in PJ area, by all means go to PH Auto.

bosch and denso also good companies.
should be no problem with either.

dunno the price and the installation cost but from other forummer response, RM1100 is way overprice.

Actually, to install the O2 sensor is very easy... Plug and play only... But the resetting of the ECU part after installing it will require some expertise...

Man u're scaring me
My car is 200k already on the clock

55k done onli. dunno why so fast kaput.

PJ kenot ler, i live in JB

i think i will go to Johor Jaya shop that you posted just now. hopefully not too expensive.

try give those shops a call and ask for prices 1st. survey !!
and also call the PH auto. so if they sell more expensive, u can bragain at least roughly u know how much is the price. later they cut throat and sell rm100-200 more expensive even though is cheaper than what honda said.