Engine light has come on and i am getting p0135 code . Is that the sensor on the exhaust just under the engine thats at fault or another sensor somewhere else? cheers in advance
Just had the same happen on mine, is it easy to replace or am I better donning a low cut top and taking it to a garage?
You're suppose to use a special socket for O2 / lambda sensors that has a gap for the wires in the socket... but you might be able to get a spanner on it and remove it yourself. At the end of the day, it's just like replacing a bolt, albeit a bolt with a wire coming out of it
Yes the one on the exhaust manifold close to the engine you need the special socket as you cant quite get a spanner on it. Im going to take a punt on a Toyota one cheap off the bay before i shell out for the designated one,there are a few that seem compatible with a few different makes.
where exactly is bank 1? im guessing its underneath at the front but is there a guide to where i'm looking?
They can be a real pig to get out sometimes, a flare nut spanner or oxygen sensor socket can be good but will flex if really stuck, i have used a deep socket and cut wires before. If your new sensor does not already come with anti seize compound on it it might be worth getting some HIGH TEMP compound (nickle/silver) that way if you have to take it out again it wont be a pain, this goes for all exhaust bolts and nuts.
GGGGGGRRRRR well i fitted a matching sensor to the one i removed.I cleared the codes and sadly the MIL light came back on? i`m now scratching my head as i have no idea what the problem is,possibly wiring?
So the MOT is due and they can fail on the emissions if the Oxygen sensor is faulty. Took it to a good mates garage who says its a faulty ECU cue some big spending
UPDATE I managed to get a used ECU off ebay ,this has now been fitted and matching immobaliser chip fitted to an existing key ,and WHEY all is running fine and no lights on the dash.Happy days The bonus is it didnt break he bank i got mates rates of my mates garage.Plus he did a mot fof me at the same time and it passed. However as the missus is now learning to drive (an auto) i think the copen will be up for sale soon So if anyone wants a cheap copen let me know,located in lancashire.
For anyone else with this issue I purchased the cheapest front sensor I could get on euro car parts in this case it was a citroen c1 cost me 18 quid using one of their regular codes chopped off the sensor connector on the old one soldered it to the new, used a 22mm long reach socket to get the old off and a 22mm spanner to fit the new. Used torque Pro to reset the error code and job was a gooden. That's in a 0.7 copen
