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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:44 am
Post subject: Replacing an O2 sensor in Tacoma
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| I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am hoping
to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE sensor is
$260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an O2 sensor a
big job?
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 10:44 am
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"Brad P" <bradp_xx.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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| I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2
sensor is
| gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the
engine
| could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am
hoping
| to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE
sensor is
| $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an O2
sensor a
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I was throwing a signal saying left bank lean on my V6 with O2 sensor
as the probable cause. My symptoms weren't as drastic as yours but
cleaning the MAS (Mass Air Sensor) cured it. The check engine light
hasn't came on since then. A lot cheaper than replacing the O2 sensor.
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:27 pm
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You can pull codes for free at Autozone.
Replacing the O2 Sensor is much like replacing a spark plug. You might need
to buy a special socket, depending on how much access you have.
"Brad P" <bradp_xx.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am hoping
>to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE sensor
>is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an O2
>sensor a big job?
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 2:27 pm
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On Tue, 27 May 2008 14:27:42 GMT, Jeff Strickland wrote:
> You can pull codes for free at Autozone.
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> Replacing the O2 Sensor is much like replacing a spark plug. You might need
> to buy a special socket, depending on how much access you have.
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Or rent the tool for free at Autozone.
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> "Brad P" <bradp_xx.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am hoping
>>to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE sensor
>>is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an O2
>>sensor a big job?
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 6:42 pm
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silly boy. it's held in by a flange and two bolts.
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr.DeleteThis@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> You can pull codes for free at Autozone.
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> Replacing the O2 Sensor is much like replacing a spark plug. You might
> need to buy a special socket, depending on how much access you have.
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> "Brad P" <bradp_xx.DeleteThis@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:g1h1ck$a8q$1@news.datemas.de...
>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am
>>hoping to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE
>>sensor is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an
>>O2 sensor a big job?
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 11:56 pm
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"Mike Dobony" <sword.TakeThisOut@notasarian-host.net> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 27 May 2008 14:27:42 GMT, Jeff Strickland wrote:
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>> You can pull codes for free at Autozone.
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>> Replacing the O2 Sensor is much like replacing a spark plug. You might
>> need
>> to buy a special socket, depending on how much access you have.
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> Or rent the tool for free at Autozone.
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I bought the tool for under $10. I assume I'll need it again, so I added to
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:27 am
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"Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am hoping
>to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE sensor
>is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an O2
>sensor a big job?
>
There is no AutoZone where I live (Newfoundland Canada)
I may have tracked down what is known as an Air Fuel Ratio Sensor locally,
but people are stressing don't cheap out. DENSO apparently makes Toyota
sensors so I like to try and get that brand. >> Stay informed about: Replacing an O2 sensor in Tacoma |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 9:27 am
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do you have a Checker? Any large parts place should have a Mass Air Flow
Sensor. Usually there is a refundable "core charge" for getting a new one.
But try cleaning the one you have first. Especially if you ventured near the
K&N oiled filter scam.
"Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:g1h1ck$a8q$1@news.datemas.de...
>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am
>>hoping to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE
>>sensor is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an
>>O2 sensor a big job?
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> There is no AutoZone where I live (Newfoundland Canada)
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> I may have tracked down what is known as an Air Fuel Ratio Sensor locally,
> but people are stressing don't cheap out. DENSO apparently makes Toyota
> sensors so I like to try and get that brand.
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:41 pm
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That's even better. I've not seen that method before ...
"Fuller Wrath" <boogerpicker.TakeThisOut@wazoo.net> wrote in message
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> silly boy. it's held in by a flange and two bolts.
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> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr.TakeThisOut@verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:yTU_j.5052$nx6.4194@trnddc03...
>> You can pull codes for free at Autozone.
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>> Replacing the O2 Sensor is much like replacing a spark plug. You might
>> need to buy a special socket, depending on how much access you have.
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>> "Brad P" <bradp_xx.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:g1h1ck$a8q$1@news.datemas.de...
>>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor
>>>is gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the
>>>engine could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I
>>>am hoping to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an
>>>OE sensor is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is
>>>swapping an O2 sensor a big job?
>>>
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:41 pm
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if you have mini fingers with full 360 degree rotation. The new sensor
comes with the gasket so all one would need is some hi temp sealer, maybe
something to break the bolts loose (some type of penetrating liquid) and
lots of patience.
"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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> That's even better. I've not seen that method before ...
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> "Fuller Wrath" <boogerpicker RemoveThis @wazoo.net> wrote in message
> news:513%j.70$bZ3.66@newsfe16.phx...
>> silly boy. it's held in by a flange and two bolts.
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>> "Jeff Strickland" <crwlr RemoveThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
>> news:yTU_j.5052$nx6.4194@trnddc03...
>>> You can pull codes for free at Autozone.
>>>
>>> Replacing the O2 Sensor is much like replacing a spark plug. You might
>>> need to buy a special socket, depending on how much access you have.
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>>> "Brad P" <bradp_xx RemoveThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:g1h1ck$a8q$1@news.datemas.de...
>>>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor
>>>>is gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the
>>>>engine could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I
>>>>am hoping to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said
>>>>an OE sensor is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is
>>>>swapping an O2 sensor a big job?
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>>>
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed May 28, 2008 11:44 pm
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"Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> "Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:g1h1ck$a8q$1@news.datemas.de...
>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am
>>hoping to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE
>>sensor is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an
>>O2 sensor a big job?
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> There is no AutoZone where I live (Newfoundland Canada)
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> I may have tracked down what is known as an Air Fuel Ratio Sensor locally,
> but people are stressing don't cheap out. DENSO apparently makes Toyota
> sensors so I like to try and get that brand.
>
You really should pull the codes BEFORE you do anything else. Check the
AutoZone Website to see if they have the same thing with a differennt name
in Canada. If not, ask your favorite parts store if they have a Tool Loaner
Program, and if they do, ask if they also loan the scan tool for OBD II. >> Stay informed about: Replacing an O2 sensor in Tacoma |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:24 am
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"Jeff Strickland" <crwlr DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
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> "Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
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>> "Brad P" <bradp_xx DeleteThis @hotmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:g1h1ck$a8q$1@news.datemas.de...
>>>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor
>>>is gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the
>>>engine could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I
>>>am hoping to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an
>>>OE sensor is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is
>>>swapping an O2 sensor a big job?
>>>
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>> There is no AutoZone where I live (Newfoundland Canada)
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>> I may have tracked down what is known as an Air Fuel Ratio Sensor
>> locally, but people are stressing don't cheap out. DENSO apparently makes
>> Toyota sensors so I like to try and get that brand.
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> You really should pull the codes BEFORE you do anything else. Check the
> AutoZone Website to see if they have the same thing with a differennt name
> in Canada. If not, ask your favorite parts store if they have a Tool
> Loaner Program, and if they do, ask if they also loan the scan tool for
> OBD II.
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I had a local mechanic check the codes and help me diagnose.
Local parts stores here can only get NGK brand for $400-600!! They were even
surprised. I have tracked one down, a Denso for much cheaper.
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 9:21 pm
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Recommend you check the engine codes before spending a lot of money. Actron
makes a line of code readers that are inexpensive.
www.actron.com
The $80 US model also resets your lights.
You can purchase O2 sensors at most US auto parts stores for about $120 US
for Toyota OEM type Denso or Bosch. I've had good luck with the Bosch
units. They fit my Tundra well. The code reader told me exactly which one
to change #1 is forward and #2 is aft. The V-8s have 4 total. Don't buy
the cheaper generic ones - you want the factory type connector plugs.
I've also had to replace a couple of ignitors. Again the engine codes
pinpointed the problem unit. These are also about 120 each so trial and
error gets expensive.
Agree you may want to clean your MAS and replace your air and fuel filters.
Good luck. Post back if no joy.
Bubba
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>I have an 03 XtraCab Tacoma, 2.7L manual. I suspect the front O2 sensor is
>gone. The Check Engine light is on, there was 2 incidents where the engine
>could barely keep idle, and my gas mileage has taken a beating. I am hoping
>to get a local mechanic to check the computer today. He said an OE sensor
>is $260. I found a DENSO OE sensor for $188 shipped. Is swapping an O2
>sensor a big job?
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