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Re: 200,000 [corkscrew]
by thegraduate
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Sep 08, 2009 (12:53 pm)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Sep 08, 2009 12:23 pm)
Number 1
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by corkscrew
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Sep 08, 2009 (1:14 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 12:53 pm)
Number 1 is the primary sensor. It along with the computer determines the fuel mixture that is injected into the engine. If you are running a rich mixture it will damage the cat. If this were my accord, I would be making an appointment with my local honda dealer to have it fixed.
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Re: 200,000 [corkscrew]
by thegraduate
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Sep 08, 2009 (2:44 pm)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Sep 08, 2009 1:14 pm)
I'm not prepared to dump much $ into a car with that many miles that MAY be worth $3000. How much should this cost to fix roughly? I don't trust my dealer anymore and will use an independent shop I've used in the past.
Thanks,
TheGrad
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by elroy5
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Sep 08, 2009 (3:23 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 2:44 pm)
The dealership will probably charge $350 or more to change the sensor. A local shop could be as little as $225. Depends how much the local shop pays for the sensor, and if it's oem or not. For a cheap sensor they could charge less than $200. A CAT will cost you a lot more, if the sensor causes it to fail. Of course there are plenty of cars out there with Check Engine Light's on for years, and the car runs perfectly. So who knows. Do you feel lucky? 
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by corkscrew
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Sep 08, 2009 (4:50 pm)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 2:44 pm)
Does your state test emissions? If they do you will fail the test and have to get it fixed anyway. I see where you are coming from, follow Elroy's advice and use a garage that you have used before, but do have it repaired. I like to ask myself " Can I buy an auto as good as this one for 3 grand"? The answer to that question usually tells me what to do.
Corkscrew
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What to expect
by kate31
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Sep 08, 2009 (5:12 pm)
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We are currently looking at a 1996 Honda Accord, just as a runabout....has 260,000 miles on it, very nicely kept and maintained, just concerned about
the number of miles.....Any advice on what to expect to keep this car running
in good working order...? Thanks!
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Re: 200,000 [corkscrew]
by thegraduate
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Sep 08, 2009 (6:15 pm)
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Replying to: corkscrew (Sep 08, 2009 4:50 pm)
No, Alabama does no test emissions.
As far as feeling lucky and buying a car that good for three grand, it's really a non issue, except profit wise. This is it secondary car that I use for work only; I have an 06 Accord that I use primarily.
Thanks for all the responses folks.
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by montijo
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Sep 09, 2009 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 08, 2009 6:15 pm)
Its like 20 bucks for a new o2 sensor it takes like 5 minutes to put in. It is right in front on your header you can borrow or buy an o2 wrench and be done with it.
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Re: 200,000 [thegraduate]
by omarr
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Sep 09, 2009 (8:29 am)
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Replying to: thegraduate (Sep 07, 2009 7:55 pm)
Sensor located before catalytic converter $97.00 "Direct replacement"
Sensor located after catalytic converter $134.00 "Direct replacement"
Universal 4 wire; planar $71.00, comes with splice connectors.
The only difference of the before or after is the connector plug and wire length.
The connector plug is different so they can't be reversed. The ECU needs to know the difference.. No big deal using the universal.
Been there done that, no guessing here.
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Re: 200,000 [montijo]
by thegraduate
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Sep 09, 2009 (8:34 pm)
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Replying to: montijo (Sep 09, 2009 7:53 am)
I called my mechanic, whom I've used for several years. He told me the part itself would be $221. He double-checked, then was astounded at the cost. He told me I was better off without it, and if it was his car, still running smoothly and getting 25+ mpg mixed driving (under new EPA guidelines I should get 20/27, so that's great), he wouldn't do it.
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