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Oxygen sensor socket missing

1.3K views 8 replies 5 participants last post by  528iAut  
#1 · (Edited)
Hey guys , i bought a German oxygen sensor because in Russia you can't buy the original OEM parts anyway , so this one came without a socket, as i understand i should just cut the wire from the one i have and cramb both together ?
Anyone had the same thing ?
If yes , which wire with which

Two white
One grey
one black
as i searched i found this :

BLACK = SIGNAL
GRAY = GROUND
WHITE (2) = HEATER
but is the wire in the car contains the same colors or it will be guessing game?
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#5 · (Edited)
Picture below shows the location of the front O2 (pre-cat) sensors for your M52 engine. The 1st picture you posted is from an M52TUB engine, different location than what you have obviously.
Your'e going to need some heat/torch and some aerosol penetrating oil to remove yours. Alternate between oil, heat, wrench repeat.
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Here's the whole description of how to change the front and rear oxygen sensors on your M52 engine.
89-EXHAUST-Oxygen_Sensor_Replacement.htm
 
#6 ·
Picture below shows the location of the front O2 (pre-cat) sensors for your M52 engine. The picture you posted is from an M52TUB engine, different location than what you have obviously.
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Here's the whole description of how to change the front and rear oxygen sensors on your M52 engine.
89-EXHAUST-Oxygen_Sensor_Replacement.htm
Thanks alot, didn't know that it would be under the car )

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#7 ·
Be a bit careful buying sensors without a connection! Better buy original the first time. I bought two and after a lot of trial, and error with the wires I still got a code so I could not make them work! I then put the original back after cleaning them.
Under the car, you can remove the sensor with a normal small wrench, just notice the clips that hold the wire on the back of the engine and up.....