If You Need O2 Sensors

Post by **confused_al** » 18 Nov 2009, 11:37

If you need an new O2 sensor(s), you best bet is to buy Bosch "OE Type - Exact Fit".
Find your O2 sensor info from http://www.boschautoparts.com/VehiclePa ... inder.aspx
Then buy from amazon.com (use Matt's link would be preferred, expect I can't find it right now).
You can buy from other places as well if you want pay more, some cases a lot more.

Wrenchinjoe · Post by **Wrenchinjoe** » 18 Nov 2009, 14:04

+1 on the OE - Exact Fit O2 sensors. Save yourself some headaches and get the one made for your car.

I also found that Amazon had the best pricing, no tax and free shipping.

A word of caution though - the Bosch part finder link produced the wrong O2 sensors for my V70, 2wd, non-turbo base model. FCP, Eeuroparts, IPD and DW Volvo correctly identified my sensors (front 912-5583, rear 912-5546), but the Bosch part finder link pointed me to two totally different sensors with incorrect connectors (15097 and 15062). The correct connectors are roughly square in shape, 4 wire, two pins on top, two beneath. The Bosch part finder would have had me ordering sensors with in-line 4 pin connectors. There are so many variations on these things, do your research to make sure you are getting the right one.

If you are buying O2 sensors, check out IPD's site because they cross reference manufacturer part numbers (ie. Bosch 912-5583 is the same part as Denso 234-9020). Also, buy some stuff from IPD since they are so helpful, I highly recommend their end links

WJ

Post by **confused_al** » 18 Nov 2009, 15:35

Wrenchinjoe wrote:A word of caution though - the Bosch part finder link produced the wrong O2 sensors for my V70, 2wd, non-turbo base model. FCP, Eeuroparts, IPD and DW Volvo correctly identified my sensors

Very good to know that!
What I found was the price difference is huge, I bought mine (15097) from
amazon for $70 (went up $18 since) all others sell the same thing for $130 or more.

Post by **confused_al** » 19 Nov 2009, 12:58

Here is Matt's amazon link:
https://www.amazon.com/b?%5Fencoding=UTF ... ative=9325

medic225 · Post by **medic225** » 02 Apr 2010, 13:15

I know this post is getting a few months old now, but I found it helpful when I had a bad front O2 sensor on my 2000 V70 non-turbo B5244S. I agree with the above poster that suggested OE type sensors only. It appears there are both Bosch and Denso sensors used on our cars and they use an inline and a box shaped connector. Check your car before ordering your sensor. I temporarily removed my original O2 sensor and found that my car has a Denso sensor which had a Volvo part # and Denso brand etched on the side of the sensor body. It must have been the original sensor from the factory. A quick call to my local Volvo dealer confirmed that at over $300 I couldn't afford to get a Volvo branded Denso sensor. Then I called IPD who was able to give me the correct Denso part # 234-9020 with the square shaped connector for my application and at $213, they were a bit less expensive, but they didn't have it in stock. Next I searched Amazon.com and found the same Denso 234-9020 for $134 with free shipping. Package arrived in a few days, and after disconnecting the battery, I changed the sensor. Warning, disconecting battery will cause your radio prompt you for a security code, so make sure you have it available. Disconnecting battery will clear your long term fuel trim which is a good thing if you have a bad oxygen sensor. Save yourself some trouble by getting a special oxygen sensor socket with a slot down the side for the wires. After finishing, I restarted the car and my check engine light went off. Car runs fine and my mileage is much better now.