zack1978 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Hey everyone, As noted in an eailer post, I was having issues with the check engine light on my 1995. Well the shop took it in and found that in fact that the o2 sensor was bad. They replaced the o2 sensor and all seems well. HOwever the total bill with tax was $407.00. Was that expensive? The part alone was 210.00. Did I get ripped off? Thanks, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 That does sound quite high. It's pretty much a straight forward procedure. If the sensor is easily removed (not rusted and seized), it's only a 15 minute job to replace. Remove sensor, unplug the other end from the harness and then feed the new one up and over the engine and replug in. Did they have a problem removing the old one? Do they show a labor charge on the invoice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zack1978 Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Well the labor also included time to figure out what was wrong in the first place. So there was time to check the computer, etc. I am not sure if the old o2 sensor broke off or not. The total labor part was around $170.00. Where is the o2 sensor located on my Path? I want to look at it so that if it ever does it again, I can fix it myself. Thanks, Zack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mookie Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Approximately underneath your drivers seat on the exhaust. You will see it sticking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earth1 Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) Yep look for something that screws into your exhaust with a long wire sheath on the other end that goes up over the tranny toward the engine. Should be easy to spot new. Plugs in driver's side engine bay mounted at the fender, probably a gray harness. Sounds like you got taken for $400, sorry man. I just got a new one from AutoZone for $95. It's a really easy piece to get to and remove, granted it's not too seized with corrosion like Mookie said. Tools required: 1 wrench, can of PB Blaster. A quick read of the ECU should have immediately prompted bad O2 sens. They doubled the part cost and charged you $170 to diagnose a quick plug into the computer? I'd find another shop next time. Edited April 28, 2006 by Earth1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Filthy Luker Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I paid $90 for the Nissan O2 sensor from the dealer. I was quoted $30 for install there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 MSRP for an O2 sensor is $166.28. This is from the dealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Plugs in driver's side engine bay mounted at the fender, probably a gray harness. passenger's side i paid around $40 for my sensor. it took me forever to replace it though. it was spot welded in there. it was a huge PITA. had to remove the x member etc... btw. it's a 22mm wrench Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govols74n Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Yeah i've been finding it for around 60-90 dollars online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 i paid 110 for mine from the local dealership. It cost about 40 for someone to install. i diagnosed the problem myself reading the ECU code. I think it was code 33 if i'm not mistaken. all prices in loonies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSM_guy Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 (edited) i really like oxygensensors.com. they are cheap, well made, and reliable. but to answer your question...yeah. "you got hosed tommy, you got hosed..." Edited April 28, 2006 by DSM_guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 lol, an ICP quote. I paid $130 for mine from a dealership. You can get a generic 3-wire for around $40 if you care to splice and dice wiring, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 lol, an ICP quote. I paid $130 for mine from a dealership. You can get a generic 3-wire for around $40 if you care to splice and dice wiring, though. mine was NGK and a 3 prong. just plug in and play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solid snake Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 :o :o :o :o $407.00 for a sensor and labor! Man what a rip off, summit racing has NGK's for $50.00. Hell it's an easy DIY if it's not seized like Mookie said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 Pathy Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 :eek: Better Check Your A$$! I think you were rapped! Sorry Bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 . Where is the o2 sensor located on my Path? I want to look at it so that if it ever does it again, I can fix it myself. Thanks, Zack your wish is my command Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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