Replacement of Oxygen Sensor

Emjay

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Just got a quote for R12k for replacement of an Oxygen sensor in my Audi S3. Includes the part and labour. This feels a little excessive. Anyone have any experience in replacing this part in an Audi and the extent of the labour required?
 
try Goldwagen, see what they quote , standard VW part I imagine
o2 sensors can be tricky, especially if they have to dismantle parts of the manifold to get to it,

but its all part of owning a premium car,
 
eg2505 said:
try Goldwagen, see what they quote , standard VW part I imagine
o2 sensors can be tricky, especially if they have to dismantle parts of the manifold to get to it,

but its all part of owning a premium car,
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Yeah, it's paid off and out of warranty. I like having not to pay for a vehicle, so took the risk that these out of pocket expenses are going to come up. Happy to pay for it if it is a fair quote. I know very little about these things, so just getting some input from others.
 
What is the quote for the part and how much labour are they going to charge you? You can try searching Youtube for your make and model to guage how much effort it really is to do.
 
Emjay said:
Yeah, it's paid off and out of warranty. I like having not to pay for a vehicle, so took the risk that these out of pocked expenses are going to come up. Happy to pay for it if it is a fair quote. I know very little about these things, so just getting some input from others.
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@DiabloDane, what can you quote for the part at least,
and estimate of the effort to remove/replace it, and if necessary reprogramming so it sees a New O2 sensor.
 
For example here is the quote I got for my wife Nissan 2006 X trail:
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The Radiator excl Vat: 5,468.25 + 2,580 Labour + VAT = R9,255, I paid R2,200 at a radiator specialist including fitment/labour.

The Reverse Light switch I did myself as it was not difficult. Brakes pads replacement was R450 labour and I paid I think R300 for the pads itself.

The CV boot which was about R900 vs their R4,956.21 excl vat.

The shocks was about R3500 vs their =/- R6000
 
Emjay said:
Just got a quote for R12k for replacement of an Oxygen sensor in my Audi S3. Includes the part and labour. This feels a little excessive. Anyone have any experience in replacing this part in an Audi and the extent of the labour required?
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Which model S3 is it
 
If you are in Jhb go see Jared at JS Worx in Ferndale Ridge, he is a wizard with just about any GTI/R/S3/RS3 in addition to boxer engines.
 
So cars can have more than one sensor; this being an S3 it might have up to 4 I reckon. By the sounds of the explanation in the OP it looks like they're simply replacing one faulty one? If so I'd say that is very expensive, as in at least double/ triple what I might expect to pay, even at a dealership.
In terms of labour I can't speak to that Audi; it's kind of a plug in item though, so a cable that you'll need to disconnect and replace with the new item. It does depends on which sensor is being replaced (they're in different parts of the car) so can be more complicated but in theory it's as simple as that (one side would connect by the exhaust, the other side by the engine bay or fuel pump so you might need to get under the car and all that). I'm guessing 30 minutes, an hour tops?

If it's maintenance and they're replacing all of them then maaaybe that cost can be justified. Else I'd go with a few of the guys recommended above.

*Note - I'm no mechanic and never worked with an S3, this knowledge comes from helping a mate build a kit car.
 
DiabloDane said:
@Emjay do you have of of these?



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with engine code

cjxc/dnue/djha or cjxb (you will find it on your license disk)
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That's the one. I have the 2013 model. Will send the engine code now.

I asked them to clean the sensor with a wire brush as my car only has 90k on the clock so the sensor is well within operating range from what I have read online so far.
 
if they give you kak,

Bosch suggests that OE 06K 906 262 CQ = OE 06K 906 262C which will then = Bosch 025 802 71 97 (it replaces old bosch codes 0 258 027 050 and 0 258 027 080)

So find yourself your nearest diesel electric and ask if 0258027197 or 0258027050 or 0258027080 is available

located before the cat? if they showed you ?

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it fits a ton of VW/Audi's it cant be that expensive at Diesel electric
 
eg2505 said:
isnt it also supposed to be programmed to recognize the new part?
or should it start working straight away with no issues.
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there were times when all you needed to do is disconnect your battery for 10 minutes LOL, now... who even knows the process, i suppose it would need a diagnostics clear after fitting
 
DiabloDane said:
if they give you kak,

Bosch suggests that OE 06K 906 262 CQ = OE 06K 906 262C which will then = Bosch 025 802 71 97 (it replaces old bosch codes 0 258 027 050 and 0 258 027 080)

So find yourself your nearest diesel electric and ask if 0258027197 or 0258027050 or 0258027080 is available

located before the cat? if they showed you ?

View attachment 1378607 View attachment 1378609

it fits a ton of VW/Audi's it cant be that expensive at Diesel electric
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Why is it so expensive, what does it do
 
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