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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 03:36 PM
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Dumb question: Wideband O2?

Ok, just a random question....

What exactly is a wideband O2 sensor? I'm assuming that it's an oxygen sensor that is either more sensative, and has a wider range than a normal one..

Part two. How exactly is this useful? I know lots of people use them to tune in their new computers, but I'm just not quite sure how they work, and I was looking for an explaination. Thanks for supporting my curiosity.


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Old Aug 16, 2002 | 09:00 PM
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This should help

http://www.diy-wb.com/info.htm

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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 02:12 PM
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people use them because they are more accurate, providing a better tune.
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Old Aug 18, 2002 | 08:55 PM
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Because a narrow band 02 sensor is grossly inaccurate at anything other than stoic i.e. 400mv reading.

Got my wideband from Techedge at http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/wbo2/wbo2.htm Friday. Still need to get off my butt and buy the sensor this week.

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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 12:03 PM
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NTK sensor

Originally posted by HAILERS
Still need to get off my butt and buy the sensor this week.
Good Luck----I can't find one in stock anywhere. Would you let me know if you find one for under $300.
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Old Aug 21, 2002 | 02:06 PM
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JEFF48.... I got one from the local NAPA dealer. Cost 145 bucks. At least I didn't have to wait for the mailman. Works fine. Its the one listed by the EDGETECH site http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/wbo2/wbo2.htm I went to the NAPA online site and they have on that site a map showing you the nearest dealer to your house.

EDIT: Here, try this url http://www.techedge.com.au/vehicle/wbo2/default.htm then click on NAPA, and you should get their home site which if you play with it will show the nearest local dealer that has one.

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Old Aug 23, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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Holy sh*t Batman!
I think I'll stick to stock
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