How many 02 sensors ar in a Solara?

by **Grnarowana** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:09 pm

I just came back from the mechanic to do a check engine diagnosis. The code pulled out the o2 sensor. The 1999 v6 solara has four 02 sensors, but they don't know which once since they wanted to do a further diagnosis for $55. Their quoting me $200-$250. Should I head to Toyota? Are there really four o2 senors?

I think that's the reason why I'm running about 20-21mpg highway.

by **Midias** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 4:13 pm

I think there are 3 in a v6 one on each manifold and one after the cat.

by **Camry Racing** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:01 pm

yes there are 3 o2 sensors in V6 models and 2 in 4cyls and I think you were quoted too high I bough recently and o2 for my Camry a nipodenso one it looks same has the oem one I paid 70$ and installed it myself

by **Donnie** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:03 pm

I'd say head to a mech that knows what they're doing. I had to replace my front bank sensor yesterday. My guy hooked up his hand held computer, punched in 2000 Solara V6 and it told him right away which one it was.

by **JavaJoe_2** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 8:43 pm

Grnarowana wrote: The code pulled out the o2 sensor.

Ask them what the code was or you can go to some auto parts stores and they might be able to do the same. BTW, don't go back to that shop, they are only trying to screw you.

by **Somedude** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 9:42 pm

I really thought that all cars have only one O2 sensor, learned something new today! :lol:

by **Grnarowana** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 9:28 am

Thanks Java Joe. I don't know if anyone knew this but the new California Law states that Auto Parts store cannot give out codes - I tried calling Autozone an Kragens and no luck. I'll head to Toyota when I have the $$$.

Thanks for the insight guys.

by **Midias** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:09 pm

^ you should just buy a code reader on ebay they are only about 25 dollars.

by **Dawgz** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 12:14 pm

Grnarowana wrote:Thanks Java Joe. I don't know if anyone knew this but the new California Law states that Auto Parts store cannot give out codes - I tried calling Autozone an Kragens and no luck. I'll head to Toyota when I have the $$$.

Thanks for the insight guys.

are u serious? so people are suppose to blindly fix their problems or "trust" mechanics to tell them the truth about whats really going on with their car?.

I dont see the reasoning behind this law, but whatever.

by **Chinky420** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 1:09 pm

wow, cali really stuck it's head up it's arse on this one.

by **JavaJoe_2** » Wed Nov 12, 2008 7:00 pm

Somedude wrote:I really thought that all cars have only one O2 sensor, learned something new today!

You only have 2 on a 4 cylinder.
I bought a diagnostic for my laptop for $90 from: OnBoardDiagnostics
I highly recommend it.

by **Pogs** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 4:53 am

JavaJoe_2 wrote:
Somedude wrote:I really thought that all cars have only one O2 sensor, learned something new today!

You only have 2 on a 4 cylinder.
I bought a diagnostic for my laptop for $90 from: OnBoardDiagnostics
I highly recommend it.

I was looking at that OBD diagnostic. I didnt see a Solara on the list of compatable vehicles and Camry started at 2004. What are you driving and if its a Gen 1, does it still work fine.

by **JavaJoe_2** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 6:19 am

It looks from the chart Toyota started using CAN in 2006. I have a 2000 Solara and I have OBDII. OBDII looks to be used from 1996 to 2006.

How many 02 sensors ar in a Solara?

How many 02 sensors ar in a Solara?

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