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Mating universal O2 sensor to factory wiring.
Posted: Wed Sep 27, 2006 7:24 pm
by mightyrollaman
I bought the ACA single wire universal 02 sensor from Repco today for my NA6 and am wondering what the best way to mate it to my factory loom is.
The replacement 02 sensor's wire ends with just a cut and isn't as long as the factory wire. I was thinking of just mating new and old wires together with bullet connectors. Will this do the job or is it imprtant enough to require a solderd connection?
By the way, I bought it for under $40, pays to know people.....
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 2:12 pm
by mightyrollaman
Aw, c'mon guys?
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 3:09 pm
by Garry
Your bullet connectors will be fine.
And that will make it easier for next time too. Just make sure you do a good job of installing the connectors and the total wire length should be similar to the factory wire length. I dont think it's possible to solder that wire. Isn't it stainless steel or something non-copper based anyway?
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 7:08 pm
by Babalouie
My universal one on the MX5 is using bullet connectors. IIRC the wires were a silver colour and solder didn't stick to it. So crimp-on bullet connectors were the only way to do it.
On the Luce I used a spade connector, which was then sealed with thick heat shrink so that it would never ground against the body.
Posted: Thu Sep 28, 2006 10:07 pm
by mightyrollaman
Awesome gents, I'll hop right on it.
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:50 am
by Matty
yup, the stainles wires are basically impossible to solder, and solder's less reliable than crimping anyway. Just use a GOOD crimping tool.
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:31 pm
by jules
Got a part number or any details of that sensor.
Jules
Re:
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:38 pm
by Uncle Arthur
jules wrote:Got a part number or any details of that sensor.
Jules
I have a spare (used, but functioning) at home - and repco has them for around $80.
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 1:42 pm
by jules
I imagine mine's OK. Just not sure how much longer past 125k it should hang in.
Jules
Re:
Posted: Fri Sep 29, 2006 11:43 pm
by mightyrollaman
jules wrote:Got a part number or any details of that sensor.
Jules
ACA ROX201
Has DENSO printed on the body and looks positively identical to the original. I wouldn't be surprised if it were the same part, just with a shorter wire, and no connector on the end.
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 10:24 am
by jules
Much thanks and happines to your family
Jules
Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:53 pm
by mightyrollaman
The original has:
ND 065500-1920 B61R 10K
embossed around the body, while the new one has:
DENSO JAPAN 5510 9F
Other than this, the two are identical.
Posted: Tue Oct 03, 2006 11:47 am
by jules
So what's retail given you \"know someone\".
Jules
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 12:17 am
by mightyrollaman
From memorey it was about $67.