O2 sensor extension wire
08-15-2004, 01:13 PM
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Car: 83 Z-28
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Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 02 WS6 Rear w/3:42
O2 sensor extension wire
Anybody know where I can get an O2 sensor extension wire? I called up all the local auto part stores and they dont carry them.
08-16-2004, 12:10 AM
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I had an old O2 sitting around. I also cut and soldered to the new o2.
08-16-2004, 12:27 AM
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Car: 83 Z-28
Engine: LG4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 02 WS6 Rear w/3:42
Is it ok to do that? I was talking to a guy at Napa and I asked him if I could just extend the wire but he said it would affect the readings.
08-16-2004, 08:35 AM
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Car: 92 Z28 Camaro
Engine: 350 TPI : Supercharged
Transmission: TH700R4
It may work o.k. some people have done it without any problems. For $20.00 why not just get the extension wiring harness, and not have to worry about any problems. Part # for the GM square type is 182-109007. Part # for the flat type is 182-109011.
08-16-2004, 03:18 PM
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Car: 88 GTA
Engine: 406ci
Transmission: Tremec 3550
It wont effect the readings if you use the same guage wire and the soldering joints are proper. If the soldering looks like it was done by a monkey and you have 2 different wire diameters then yes your reading may be off.
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08-16-2004, 04:19 PM
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Car: 83 Z-28
Engine: LG4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 02 WS6 Rear w/3:42
So did you guys add the wire to the O2 or the factory wiring? Im guessing the O2. I will see if I have an old O2 sensor laying around. Soldering isnt to hard is it? I have never done that before.
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08-16-2004, 06:47 PM
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I did a search for this when I encountered the problem, and I forget why, but the concesus was to splice extra into the wiring harness. One reason is, you don't have to cut and solder every 15,000-20,000 or so miles.
08-16-2004, 07:55 PM
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Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Some O2 sensors get their reference air through the cable, so cutting, splicing and taping would cut off the supply of reference air and ruin the sensor. I don't know if the sensors used on thirdgens are of this type, but I don't think so.
08-18-2004, 05:47 PM
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Car: 83 Z-28
Engine: LG4
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 02 WS6 Rear w/3:42
I have an 84 parts car, I could use the O2 sensor wiring off that car. I think thats the route I will go, doesnt seem like it will be too hard.
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