If I were to pay a professional to replace my O2 sensor, how much should I expect to pay? The Auto Zone codes are P2096 and P2098, both say downstream downstream 02 lean. A local place just quoted me $300 and based on what I have read on here, that may be a little steep.

Thanks all!!!

 

which o2 sensor?
there are two upstream of the cat, 2 downstream.

fronts
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rears
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and as far as replacement. if you can turn a wrench, you can replace an o2 sensor

 

They are super easy to replace so call around and find out the cheapest place you can get them. This is something I'd do for $20 if you were local to MN but I'm guessing you're not so see if you have a friend that is handy with a wrench and save yourself some money if it's convenient for you to do so. It's a 5 minute job for the dealership once it's up on the hoist and the sensors are about $100 a piece depending on where you get them. If you want to call around and price shop for the best deal, the part numbers you need are:

BOSCH Part # 16123 - Driver side downstream O2 Sensor - $92.79
BOSCH Part # 16276 - Passenger side downstream O2 sensor - $129.79

Just do a search on www.rockauto.com for those part numbers if you want to order them online.

 

I wish Rudy lived near me!!!!

 

Well thanks Deb. I wish I lived closer to you too, Like a little south of you so I wasn't so GD cold in the winter time. LOL

 

LOL yeah like Florida!!!! Though it is really not too bad on the coast of GA either, we are fast becoming the new Florida...

 

Mine as been doing this for the last year or so 96 & 98 , codes ,before you drop alot $$ on O2s have the TB cleaned , there like O ring on TB mine was not in good shape , have it replaced and clear the codes , I cleaned TB about Three weeks ago and no codes to date , before i was getting one every day ! it was driving fine during this time, my thinking on this , it was sucking a little air between the TB O Ring and giving me a code , I also changed out the O2s before all this and it still give me a code . CLEAN THE TB FRIST it could save you alot !

 

What is a TB o Ring?

 

The NA Crossfire uses an O ring for the gasket between the Throttle Body and the intake plenum. If you do not have a good seal, air can leak past it... the O ring could be bad.. or the TB bolts need to re-tightened....

 

I guess to check this I need access to a lift, right..?

 

I have about 112k on my XFI and the throttle body was cleaned in the last 6 months by the dealer. About 30k ago, I also had a split weld on the driver side cat which was replaced under warranty.

This morning, I got a P2096 to indicate the downstream was 1/2 lean. From what everyone has seen, whats the likelihood this is a fail(ing) sensor and not a cat going bad? Also, Autozone couldnt tell me which sensor was triggering the fault. Is it obvious when visually examining the sensor when its bad, or should there be a way for the OBD to indicate?

TIA!

 

If you need a new rear one, E-bay has one for about $70.00. Do a "Chrysler Crossfire 02 sensor" search.

 

Are these sensors the same as fitted to Merc 320's

 

Check the throttle body with a hose to hear external leaks. The fact that BOth O2 sensors are out is not the sensors in my book and warrents checking before changing $$$ parts. WOody

 

Im getting P0150 and P2098 .. Where should I start with these 2. My car still drives normal. I dont want to take it to the dealership and they rip me off .. help please!

 

If you pay for (4) new sensors an a intake valve o-ring the it's cheaper going to the dealer.
Relacing ome sensor or one o-ring is cheaper if you go to a dealer. T
hat is the problem with shade tree mechanics.

 

Relpacing all (4) o2 sensors and the intake air valve o-ring, it is cheaper to go to the dealer.
Replace only one o2 sensor.

 

When was the last time you took a crossfire to a dealership? Never mind the 'diagnostic' fee, then the outrageous costs for parts and labor. And don't forget the problem with dealerships that just throw parts at it until they either fix it or say that can't fix it. All this, and you still have to pay through the a$$ orifice! I say do everything you can and then try to find a fellow XF owner who can help you fix it way B4 you take it to a dealership.

 

I guess I have had beter luck than you at a dealer but I have never been to a Chystler dealer.

 

Its actually cheaper to buy an obdii scanner and the o2 sensor and replace it yourself than go to the stealer.

I just did mine and after a reset, my p-code is gone.

Your obd scanner will tell you which bank and sensor are giving you issues.

Nate