Hey guys,
I have a 98 protege with a 1.8/4speed auto. It has approx. 170000 Km (~100K miles)
There are 2 issues that I'd like some help with.
1st -
CEL came on a week ago. It left on its own a few days later, and the car seemed to drive just fine. Someone else drove it and reported weird behavior. Above 60KPH, the car was "really not happy" and the OD/OFF light was flashing. This has not happened since.
Took the car to a garage and they scanned it. They said the o2 sensor was fried. Repair would be $130 (part) + $70 (labor).
This seems excessive and ridiculous. I would like to know the following:
-How involved is the replacement of an o2 sensor? Is it welded or threaded?
-How many sensors are there? (2??)
-Will a generic o2 sensor off ebay or a parts store fit? Anyone have a part number?
-2nd:
Transmission shift quality is awful and has been for a long time at large throttle openings. ATF was changed regularly. The kickdown is slow, and not at all smooth (sorta slams into gear). Low-speed/low-throttle shifts are just fine. I do not know if this is normal, or by design. Is the trans on its way out or is it something that can be adjusted?
Also, OD/OFF button works intermittently. Is it a problem with the switch of the ECU/trans?
BTW, I live in canada and we don't have any large part store chains here. I'd have to order off the net or through a garage....
Thanks!
I have a 98 protege with a 1.8/4speed auto. It has approx. 170000 Km (~100K miles)
There are 2 issues that I'd like some help with.
1st -
CEL came on a week ago. It left on its own a few days later, and the car seemed to drive just fine. Someone else drove it and reported weird behavior. Above 60KPH, the car was "really not happy" and the OD/OFF light was flashing. This has not happened since.
Took the car to a garage and they scanned it. They said the o2 sensor was fried. Repair would be $130 (part) + $70 (labor).
This seems excessive and ridiculous. I would like to know the following:
-How involved is the replacement of an o2 sensor? Is it welded or threaded?
-How many sensors are there? (2??)
-Will a generic o2 sensor off ebay or a parts store fit? Anyone have a part number?
-2nd:
Transmission shift quality is awful and has been for a long time at large throttle openings. ATF was changed regularly. The kickdown is slow, and not at all smooth (sorta slams into gear). Low-speed/low-throttle shifts are just fine. I do not know if this is normal, or by design. Is the trans on its way out or is it something that can be adjusted?
Also, OD/OFF button works intermittently. Is it a problem with the switch of the ECU/trans?
BTW, I live in canada and we don't have any large part store chains here. I'd have to order off the net or through a garage....
Thanks!
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