WTB: Front O2 Sensor For a 2L - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2011-01-20, 11:47 AM

It is a Denso 234-9011 and can be had for $95 on ebay, $118 on Amazon and $133 at Rock Auto.

cody · 2011-01-20, 11:48 AM

Does everyone else agree that it's okay to go for that? I kinda took Cory's statement to heart that he sticks with Factory parts...plus that's always been my sentiment too.

sperry · 2011-01-20, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

It is a Denso 234-9011 and can be had for $95 on ebay, $118 on Amazon and $133 at Rock Auto.

Is that with the OEM Subaru connector on it? Because I remember not being able to get one for under $150.

sperry · 2011-01-20, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Does everyone else agree that it's okay to go for that? I kinda took Cory's statement to heart that he sticks with Factory parts...plus that's always been my sentiment too.

I think the non-OEM sensors are fine. It's the crappy non-OEM do-it-yourself connectors they come with that are the problem.

Dean · 2011-01-20, 11:54 AM

There is a cross reference to Bosch, NGK, etc. but AFAIK the Denso is the OEM for the Subaru sensor.

From everything I just read, it is Plug & play.

ACDelco - 213-2843
Airtex - 5S4302
Bosch - 15537
Denso - 234-9011
NGK - 24659
Subaru - 22641AA042
Walker - 250-54004

Kevin M · 2011-01-20, 12:09 PM

Denso is an OEM supplier for many electronic parts for JDM manufacturers. I'd have no trouble putting one in my car.

khail19 · 2011-01-20, 09:32 PM

Maybe my earlier statement is adding to the confusion, let me try to clear it up.

Most aftermarket sensors are fine to use, I would have no problem recommending Denso, Bosch, NGK, etc. Just make sure you get the one with an OE style connector on it. The ones to avoid are usually called "universal" and they come with no plug on the end. You are supposed to cut the stock plug off your original sensor and splice it on to the new one. Which is basically what Cody has done, except it's still the OEM sensor. These are usually less expensive, but like I said most mechanics that I know will not use them.

MPREZIV · 2011-01-21, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cody

Does everyone else agree that it's okay to go for that? I kinda took Cory's statement to heart that he sticks with Factory parts...plus that's always been my sentiment too.

As Khail just mentioned, I think I was a bit confusing as well... It's not that the part is specifically the factory part, simply that I get the aftermarket one that has the factory connector, in order to avoid having to cut and splice wiring.

cody · 2011-01-21, 09:12 AM

Thanks for clarifying guys. According to several posts on Nabisco, Denso makes the OEM sensor anyway, which isn't surprising since I've seen "Denso" printed on other sensors on the car.

Some even claim that Denso makes all of the aftermarket ones too (rebranded), since it's a unique-to-2L-WRX sensor and most manufacturers can't justify making the small qty that the small demand warrants.

cody · 2011-01-30, 09:50 PM

The same CEL came back today so I ordered the sensor from Amazon. Hopefully it ships from Fernley and gets here in a day so.

2011-01-20, 11:47 AM	#26
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	It is a Denso 234-9011 and can be had for $95 on ebay, $118 on Amazon and $133 at Rock Auto. __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-01-20, 11:48 AM	#27
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Does everyone else agree that it's okay to go for that? I kinda took Cory's statement to heart that he sticks with Factory parts...plus that's always been my sentiment too. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-01-20, 11:54 AM	#30
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	There is a cross reference to Bosch, NGK, etc. but AFAIK the Denso is the OEM for the Subaru sensor. From everything I just read, it is Plug & play. ACDelco - 213-2843 Airtex - 5S4302 Bosch - 15537 Denso - 234-9011 NGK - 24659 Subaru - 22641AA042 Walker - 250-54004 __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-01-20, 12:09 PM	#31
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Denso is an OEM supplier for many electronic parts for JDM manufacturers. I'd have no trouble putting one in my car. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-01-21, 09:12 AM	#34
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	Thanks for clarifying guys. According to several posts on Nabisco, Denso makes the OEM sensor anyway, which isn't surprising since I've seen "Denso" printed on other sensors on the car. Some even claim that Denso makes all of the aftermarket ones too (rebranded), since it's a unique-to-2L-WRX sensor and most manufacturers can't justify making the small qty that the small demand warrants. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-01-20, 09:32 PM	#32
khail19 EJ205 Real Name: Khail Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,769 Car: 2016 VW GTI Meets? We have meets?	Maybe my earlier statement is adding to the confusion, let me try to clear it up. Most aftermarket sensors are fine to use, I would have no problem recommending Denso, Bosch, NGK, etc. Just make sure you get the one with an OE style connector on it. The ones to avoid are usually called "universal" and they come with no plug on the end. You are supposed to cut the stock plug off your original sensor and splice it on to the new one. Which is basically what Cody has done, except it's still the OEM sensor. These are usually less expensive, but like I said most mechanics that I know will not use them.

2011-01-30, 09:50 PM	#35
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	The same CEL came back today so I ordered the sensor from Amazon. Hopefully it ships from Fernley and gets here in a day so. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

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