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Old Sep 18, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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I figured you guys would know the most about this, I have a AEM wideband, well the o2 sensor went out after only having it for 2 months. I was wondering what certain sensor I have to use to replace and if some are better. Also, Do any o2's carry a certain warranty or anything? Replacing the o2 every two months is going to cost a lot of money.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 12:04 PM
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Good question. I had a lc1 go out after 1 car. LOL POS! . Advanced auto used to do 1 year warentee's not sure if the stil do. Our fast XFI WB has held up for 2 years....
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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My LC-1 lasted 2 years behind race fuel (I don't drive the car all the time though)
johnLs1camaro, are you in New Albany? I am in Clarksville.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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my aem wide band went bad after 2 weeks f'cking sucks
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 08:38 PM
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Good question. I had a lc1 go out after 1 car. LOL POS! . Advanced auto used to do 1 year warentee's not sure if the stil do. Our fast XFI WB has held up for 2 years....
awesome I need to research and find one with a warranty...

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My LC-1 lasted 2 years behind race fuel (I don't drive the car all the time though)
johnLs1camaro, are you in New Albany? I am in Clarksville.
yes sir! I havent ever seen that car around, you ever go out?

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my aem wide band went bad after 2 weeks f'cking sucks
damn that blows, whatd you replace it with?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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Sometimes. I was just out last week in it. I work in New Albany and drove it to work one day. I just moved to Clarksville from Corydon about 2 months ago. Hit me with a PM or email sometime. Maybe we can meet up.

Back to the thread, how do you have the sensor mounted in the exhaust? Are you using it all the time or taking it in and out?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 07:55 AM
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Im using it all the time, I keep the bottle in my car and probably go through 1-2 bottles a week. so i like having it in.

Its mounted at the end of my header. I run open loop so I put it where my stock o2's should have went.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by johnLs1camaro
Im using it all the time, I keep the bottle in my car and probably go through 1-2 bottles a week. so i like having it in.

Its mounted at the end of my header. I run open loop so I put it where my stock o2's should have went.
May just be the sensors that AEM uses. I would see if you can use another brand.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 09:16 AM
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We go straight to VW for our sensors on the dyno. For whatever reason they seam to last quite a bit longer. I think we pay a little more, but for us it pays off in the long run.

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:50 AM
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^ sorry what is VW? Also will these be a direct fit or my aem, or will I have to do splicing?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:06 PM
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VW = Volkswagen. If its a 7057 style bosch sensor you can get them at any VW dealer. Part number 021-906-262B.

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^ oh ok, I thought thats what it was. But didnt think you could use a VW sensor. thanks for the help, also will this plug right in to my aem?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:22 PM
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If its a 7057 style connector yes. Just google bosch 7057 connector and you should find a diagram for the connector.

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 12:41 PM
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Who makes the VW sensor? it it a NGK?
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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No its a bosch.

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