Just bought this car and am really happy with it, however...
It gave several misfire and O2 sensor codes
Installed both new plugs and O2 sensor, plugs Champion OEM from dealer, sensor aftermarket ...
All codes but the P0030 will clear using a magic box at the one stop lube and oil shop...
Do I really have a problem with the O2 heater circuit or is there some trick I don't know about yet???
Thanks in advance for your help
peter_w67401
07-01-2005, 12:49 PM
I have found the aftermarket (Bosh) O2 sensors to be utter junk. The company that makes them for Chrysler is a divison on NGK called NTK. Get your O2 sensors from them. It might cost more but it is worth it. You might also check the wiring to make sure it isnt damaged. Good luck!
lanwee
07-01-2005, 03:48 PM
Thanks for the feedback... The Bosch had the wrong connector and the good people down at NAPA suggested I splice (ugh!) it... Needless to say, that did not happen... The aftermarket one I ended up with looks IDENTICAL to the OEM... Made by some outfit back east... If I need to take that back and go OEM, I'll do it... But I'll check out the wiring this weekend also...
lanwee
07-04-2005, 11:36 PM
Thanks again for the heads up... I swapped the sensors and the problem followed the new out of the box sensor... Got a new OEM from the dealer, problem solved... Also ran into a problem with ACDelco plugs... They will not tighten up with a standard socket wrench. As they screw down into the block, the hex drops below the socket and they cannot be tightened up. Was told that there is a 'special' wrench that is thinner... Bought a set of OEM plugs from the dealer too... More $$$ but no headaches... Now back to return a dead sensor and plugs that won't fit... The joys of automobile ownership!!!! At least it's a sweet ride!!!!
