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Old 03-07-2009, 06:27 PM
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Smile O2 sensor replacement , any ideas anyone

I haven't found any threads on how to replace oxygen sensors, could anyone please help out, it's a 2004 AT rx8
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WBO2 is on exhaust manifold.....plug is up behind the oil filter..bit of a PIA to get at

Rear Narrow band is on the midpipe..plug is up above it on the tranny...

Unscrew....reinstall new ones....done
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Still don't understand but how soon do the O2 sensors have to be changed , I got 98000 miles just had d plugs n coils changed , plus I think one of the speed sensors in my back tires are damaged I can't go past 80 without the brake light, abs light and traction control light coming on , any suggestions will be welcome gratefully
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The ECU should throw a CEL when they quit working......

As for the speed sensor....did something happen? Usually they are damaged by pulling on them or such. If you know it is damaged..then replace it..
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I have a 2004 Mazda RX8, apparently my CEL is on and the Mazda dealership told me its the rear O2 sensor. When I replace the sensor, will the CEL go out after disconnecting the battery or is there something I must do?
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Re-set the ECU by disconecting the battery for 10 min.
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the ecu will identify a bad o2 sensor once it reachs certain parameters--i too have been wondering if it would aventacious to replace the front sensor but then i data log and all is well.
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There are two part numbers for these it seems. Anybody know the difference?

N3H3-18-861B-9U
N3H2-18-861C-9U
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Originally Posted by Nemesis8
There are two part numbers for these it seems. Anybody know the difference?

N3H3-18-861B-9U
N3H2-18-861C-9U
N3H3 is for Manual Tranny

N3H2 is for Auto.

Both are Rear O2.

Front O2 is

N3H2-18-8G1B - Auto

N3H3-18-8G1A - Manual

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Thanks
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What's th -9u at the end? I got N3H3-18-861B from mazda for mine, but the parts im looking up have a tagged on 9U
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The -9u is a north America only thing, it just means the part is locally sourced and put into a pretty Mazda box.
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