Another VR6 idle question

[ChaneyTec]

Strange, my civic is obd1 and it flashes out codes. I didn't really want to take it to a shop because they always wanna charge, I'll give it a go though. It's more not having the time.

Would the third be coilpacks?


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[drucejnr]

I think I read on the 'tex about bad coolant temp sensors having something to do with rough idle too.

[KKK VR6]

MAF, blue coolant temp sensor, 02sensor
Oh and g13's crap, me and a few others had heating issues when we switched to this stuff, get castrol etc
Oh and if your other half has no performance plans for the car for the next 2 or more years, I'd just get it over with and just replace all 3, as which ever part u don't replace, will most likely give u more problems later!
These parts last a long time plus it'll restore your pulling power & fuel economy!!

I've been having a little bit of a idle problem myself, I've changed a shiit load of stuff, except for those three, so I got a quote yesterday
$45 for temp sensor
$270 for MAF
$330 for 02 sensor

The 02 sensor u can prob get from one of these bulk sellers, hsy etc
AFI (Australian fuel Injection) is a bosch distributor.

Mmmm u might wanna get the scan done first, u never know it might tell u the other faults too!
Alternatively I'll be at the Downshift show on Sunday, I've got a vcds scanner I can keep with me

[drucejnr]

I got a quote yesterday
$45 for temp sensor
$270 for MAF
$330 for 02 sensor

May I ask who quoted you that much for an o2 sensor?!!! I'm taking mine to the mechanic on Friday for a few things but geeez, when the part only costs $30 that seems a bit steep

[mb1907953]

O2 sensor should cost you more than 30 bucks.... I learnt the hard way that cheap ebay ones just don't cut the mustard. Spend around 110 on a decent one from the UK or the walker ones from USA on ebay and you'll have a good, responsive O2 signal.


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[drucejnr]

O2 sensor should cost you more than 30 bucks.... I learnt the hard way that cheap ebay ones just don't cut the mustard. Spend around 110 on a decent one from the UK or the walker ones from USA on ebay and you'll have a good, responsive O2 signal.


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The ones from GAP are under $50 and they sell OEM gear but eh, if that's what it costs for quality then so be it.

[KKK VR6]

Dude GAP is full of sh*t, 3/4 of the stuff they sell is rubbish, just like max I learnt the hard way.
I don't buy or recommend them.

Also there are a list of sensors that should only be bought from the stealership !!
Anything else and your probably wasting money an time.

I picked up some stuff from AFI today. I got told the bosch 02 sensor is $95 from them.
They had some trouble finding the rite one, so best u have your vin/engine No. on you.

[ChaneyTec]

yeah o2 sensors aren't cheap, ive got one on the way and will do the coolant temp sensor soon aswell, its not in too bad a spot.

The dash actually has the words IN O2, which I assume is the o2 sensor fault, have been meaning to get one for a while.

Currently aching from changing front control arms, its a tight fit!

KKK VR6 - where are you getting the sensor from? $45 is pretty good!
Thanks for the offer, I was planning to go, but a friend just opened up a workshop and he is having a meet, so itll have to wait. (on another note, he has a snap on scanner, so could probably use that), but thank you regardless, very kind

[KKK VR6]

The dash actually has the words IN O2, which I assume is the o2 sensor fault, have been meaning to get one for a while.

KKK VR6 - where are you getting the sensor from? $45 is pretty good!
Thanks for the offer, I was planning to go, but a friend just opened up a workshop and he is having a meet, so itll have to wait. (on another note, he has a snap on scanner, so could probably use that), but thank you regardless, very kind

Oops all 3 parts I got quoted from my local dealer.
IN02 is a service reminder.
Yeh the snap on one should work.
Clear codes first then replace parts.
Don't drive the car once you've cleared the codes, replace the parts straight after.

[ChaneyTec]

Strange, it's been on since we got it and it's been services twice, once by bromspec and once by a vw pro...... "Pro"


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