[simonfocus]

Hi all,
I have decided to replace the O2 sensor in my mk1 (there are no sign on the dashboard). I have seen several sizes 400mm, 530mm and 145mm and at some places they even show with 2 or 4 wires. I was wondering if the size plays any rolle, and I am not even sure if it has to be with a 2 or 4 wires.

Anyone have an idea which one I should choose?

 

[02fordsvt]

Best bet to at least get you started would be to walk into a parts store, give them your car's info, and see what products they show you. I know on North American model Zetec engines, the O2 sensors are four wire with an upstream sensor with an internal heat sensor and a downstream sensor that does not have a heat sensor. I don't know what sizes they are.

You can also try looking up your car on Rockauto.com. They will probably show you your options as well.

 

[simonfocus]

thanks for the link o2fordsvt,
I did ask one shop he only mentioned the one with 4 wires, but when looking up at some online shops I see there are also with two wires.
Do you think the length of a sensor can be important?

 

[zetecDon]

Moved to "General Technical Chat".

 

[Marde]

The sizes you mentioned are for the length of the wire harness. Yes, that does matter.

In the States, we can call any Ford dealer Parts Department, give them the car VIN, and they can tell you exactly what you need. They do not like handing out part numbers, but they will if you ask nicely. Can you do the same or similar over there?

 

[amc49]

Pretty much all Ford O2 have used four wires since like '96 or so, the two wire are for models with no heaters in them. The mm. measurements are for harness length, and just try to put a 100mm. harness where you need 200 mm. and see if that is important.......excess length is generally not a problem unless you are one who lets the excess lay directly on say the exhaust manifold..............

 

[simonfocus]

Are there one or two O2 sensors?

 

[Marde]

Most cars here have 2. Again, this and the other question you asked can most likely be answered by Ford. They are only one phone call away.

What is your reason for replacing the O2 sensor? Do you have a DTC? Have you had your car scanned for DTC's? Scan tools can tell you/show you info about the health of your O2 sensors.

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[sailor]

Two sensors are the current minimum (my later model has three).

First one tells the computer how the engine is running so it can adjust the fuel amount injected, second is used in reference to the first to determine if the CAT is cleaning the exhaust.

Earlier fuel injected engines just used one for feedback to the computer.