any curious as to if there is anybody out here that is using the bosch o2 sensor for the IX. Just wondering if they work or not?

 

I'm running a Bosch universal 4-wire o2 on my IX. Didn't feel like paying $400+ for a new one from even though they're the ones who over-torqued it from the factory Anyways I've also done this same mod to a friend's 05 VIII on his front o2. Never thrown a code and works like a charm. ~$80 from Napa.

 

kool, thanks a lot thats what i needed to know.

 

yep i got the 4wire bosch too it works fine

 

Could you please post the part # from NAPA and a diagram of you wired it up?

 

I rounded the hex on my O2 sensor trying to remove it (tried a 600 ft-lb impact gun, STILL WOULDN'T BUDGE!!!) so I have no other option other than to replace it along with the o2 housing. Any part numbers would be nice! Did you guys buy the one that you have to splice in, or did it come with a factory compatible plug?

 

i couldnt get mine out either so i bought the bosch. I got mine at autozone for 50 bucks it comes with instuctions to install

 

Same here, get a universal bosch 4 wire one(I think is like blue, white and two blacks).

The main issue here is to make the investment of your life and buy a $4 antiseize tube. It is a must for any exhaust component. Spent $4 dollars now or regret you had to spent hundreds later.

Carlos

 

Aftermarket o2 sensors are fine. The reason the for higher price is where it comes from (Mitsubishi) and the other is that is comes with the connectors.

 

Looks like it won't be much $$ for another o2 after this one dies from lead :x Good to know =)