1995 Sportage o2 sensor help needed

[Jools]

Hello
I have just had a fault code read saying that my o2 sensor is dying. How much £ does it cose and how hard is it to change?

Thanks

[Damkia]

Originally Posted by Jools

Hello
I have just had a fault code read saying that my o2 sensor is dying. How much £ does it cose and how hard is it to change?

Thanks

I'm guessing about 20-40 pounds or so (converting the Aussie$). Straightforward change, disconnect cables, unscrew sensor, replace sensor and reconnect (not forgetting to clear the error codes). Only issue you may have is the sensor being corroded in place. Penetrating solution a few times, over a day or so before you remove it, would be a good start.

Bosch make aftermarket ones that will fit, as do several manufacturers.
Kia Parts 1995 Sportage 2WD SOHC8V Kia Oxygen Sensor
(These are USD$ prices for comparison)

[Jools]

Thanks for the reply. Where is it situated in the engine, the dealer said it is in the manifold and will cost £140 to sort

[Damkia]

Originally Posted by Jools

Thanks for the reply. Where is it situated in the engine, the dealer said it is in the manifold and will cost £140 to sort

It is on the exhaust manifold, under the tin heat shield. Thay can seize in due to heat and corrosion so if you are looking at doing it yourself then be aware that there may be some issues. I would estimate for a replacement to be fitted it would be about 1/2-1 hours labour (realistically it is a 15 min job at best) plus the price of the O2 sensor. If you/they have trouble with it being seized/corroded in place then up to 2 hrs labour would be reasonable.

140 pound seems a bit on the expensive side...

This is one job you could wait while the dealer did it (more dificult to fudge the labour quote/costs with you looking over their shoulders). If you tell the dealer that it is located under the tin heat shield on the exhaust manifold (two bolts), connected with one electrical connector and is simply removed and replaced with an open-ended spanner, then it really gives them very little B.S. room, and shows that you know EXACTLY what they should be doing. Ask for an itemised quote listing seperate labour and parts costs. Assuming ~40 pounds/hr labour cost and 40 pounds for the O2 sensor you have just halved you bill...or less.

Let's see if we can't get this done for less than 60 pounds

[Jools]

Thanks a lot for that, really helpful.Ihave just had my headgasket done by thhis garage si I am a little aprehensive shelling out more to them!

[Damkia]

Originally Posted by Jools

Thanks a lot for that, really helpful.Ihave just had my headgasket done by thhis garage si I am a little aprehensive shelling out more to them!

Have a look through the online manual and get a feel for where things are and a better idea of what the dealer should be doing.
KiaTechInfo. Need to register and possibly download a viewer from Adobe, but it is all free and legit. Manuals (top 3) on LHS frame are Shop, Electrical Tech Manual, and Diagnostic Troble Codes.

[Jools]

That's great. Thanks again

[Jools]

Hi, we have just tried to swap it but no good, it is seized and really hard to get to, damn!!

[cdreece]

spray some liquid wrench or some other loosener on it and let it soak in for a little while that should help might want to put a little anti-sieze compound on the threads when installing the new one