96 2.3L Differences between upstream downstream Oxygen sensor Anything Besides Length

henryj10 · 02-25-2009, 01:36 PM

96 2.3L Differences between upstream downstream Oxygen sensor Anything Besides Lengths of wires? Broke off the down stream oxygen sensor when pulling the transmission theres no room in the thing even with its jacked.

Need to know if there is a difference between up stream and down stream oxygen sensors because alot of the sensors sold don't come with connectors on the other end and don't say wether they are up or down stream?

Thanks,
Jason

Ric · 02-25-2009, 04:24 PM

Autozone says:

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Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15729

Application:
Sensor located after catalytic converter
Note:
Universal
4 wire; heated.

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Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15730

Application:
Sensor located before catalytic converter
Note:
Universal
4 wire; heated.

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Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15718

Application:
Sensor located after catalytic converter
Note:
O.E. type
Exact Fit

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Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15717

Application:
Sensor located before catalytic converter
Note:
O.E. type
Exact Fit

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Denso / Oxygen Sensor 234-4210

Application:
Sensor located before catalytic converter
Note:
Universal

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Denso / Oxygen Sensor 234-4609

Application:
Sensor located before catalytic converter
Note:
O.E. type

rurouni20xx · 02-25-2009, 07:19 PM

thats the point but whats the dif? last time i checked a hego narrowband was a hego narrowband, is there a dif in range that it reads or is it the same and the wire or element size dif?

henryj10 · 02-25-2009, 09:15 PM

Yeah great the catalog from autozone specifies down and up stream. But when you live in Montana and the 1 and only auto zone in Montana in Helena is 300 miles away doesn't do much for me.

Yeah sure I could go down to oreilly or napa and say hey I need a downstream oxy sensor woop dedo but I don't want to pay 70$

I asked what is the difference between a downstream and a upstream? Are they the same other than the length of the wire? or are they mechanically or electronically different?
I'm wondering because they're are various products online with out the connectors that you RE-WIRE to your original plug and wire FOR LIKE 19 BUCKS just the head of the actual oxygen sensors and 4 wires sticking out the a#% end. Again I need to know the differences because they do not list up or down on these sites, which makes me think there is no difference besides the length of the wires?

Thanks,
Jason

rangerbum · 02-25-2009, 11:07 PM

I'm in kalispell mt, and I got a new downstream O2 for $44 at Napa about 2 months ago for my 2.3. Should not cost much more than that.

02-25-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
henryj10 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Everett, WA Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Engine: 2.3 140cid Class: 2wd Commuter Used For: Commuting Posts: 78 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	96 2.3L Differences between upstream downstream Oxygen sensor Anything Besides Length 96 2.3L Differences between upstream downstream Oxygen sensor Anything Besides Lengths of wires? Broke off the down stream oxygen sensor when pulling the transmission theres no room in the thing even with its jacked. Need to know if there is a difference between up stream and down stream oxygen sensors because alot of the sensors sold don't come with connectors on the other end and don't say wether they are up or down stream? Thanks, Jason
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Ric TRS Staff - Retired Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: running/drifting over cones in Arizona Class: 4x4 Posts: 373 Rep Power: 26 iTrader: (0)	Autozone says: Results 1-6 of 6 Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15729 Application: Sensor located after catalytic converter Note: Universal 4 wire; heated. Enter ZIP code above to check availability and pricing Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15730 Application: Sensor located before catalytic converter Note: Universal 4 wire; heated. Enter ZIP code above to check availability and pricing Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15718 Application: Sensor located after catalytic converter Note: O.E. type Exact Fit Enter ZIP code above to check availability and pricing Bosch / Oxygen Sensor 15717 Application: Sensor located before catalytic converter Note: O.E. type Exact Fit Enter ZIP code above to check availability and pricing Denso / Oxygen Sensor 234-4210 Application: Sensor located before catalytic converter Note: Universal Enter ZIP code above to check availability and pricing Denso / Oxygen Sensor 234-4609 Application: Sensor located before catalytic converter Note: O.E. type __________________ 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee Loredo X. Hemi 4x4. Tow slut 1994 Mazda Miata. Track slut 1986 Toyota Corolla AE86. Money hungry slut. yes. I race imports. www.scca.com
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rurouni20xx Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: natchitoches, la Year: 1993 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XLT Engine: 3.0L V6 Class: 4X4 Used For: Everything Posts: 1,176 Rep Power: 11 iTrader: (2)	thats the point but whats the dif? last time i checked a hego narrowband was a hego narrowband, is there a dif in range that it reads or is it the same and the wire or element size dif?
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02-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#4
henryj10 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Everett, WA Year: 1996 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XL Engine: 2.3 140cid Class: 2wd Commuter Used For: Commuting Posts: 78 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	Yeah great the catalog from autozone specifies down and up stream. But when you live in Montana and the 1 and only auto zone in Montana in Helena is 300 miles away doesn't do much for me. Yeah sure I could go down to oreilly or napa and say hey I need a downstream oxy sensor woop dedo but I don't want to pay 70$ I asked what is the difference between a downstream and a upstream? Are they the same other than the length of the wire? or are they mechanically or electronically different? I'm wondering because they're are various products online with out the connectors that you RE-WIRE to your original plug and wire FOR LIKE 19 BUCKS just the head of the actual oxygen sensors and 4 wires sticking out the a#% end. Again I need to know the differences because they do not list up or down on these sites, which makes me think there is no difference besides the length of the wires? Thanks, Jason
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02-25-2009, 11:07 PM	#5
rangerbum Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kalispell, Montana Year: 1997 Make: Ford Model: Ranger 5 Speed flareside Engine: 2.3L Class: 2wd Used For: making sure my wallet doesnt become a burden Posts: 1,327 Rep Power: 16 iTrader: (0)	I'm in kalispell mt, and I got a new downstream O2 for $44 at Napa about 2 months ago for my 2.3. Should not cost much more than that. __________________ 97 Ranger 2.3 5spd 2wd suspension built to go fast, and not look back. 85 Bronco II 2.8 4x4 5spd 3" lift, custom welded aluminum roof rack, mazda b series wheels, 31x10.50s, push button ignition.
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