[Mk2] [Turbo] AEM Bosch Wideband replacement sensor ?

[JJ]

As the title suggests.... it seems when these things go out of calibration, they cannot be recalibrated.. so hand in my pocket again ??!!

Anyone know where I can get one at a good price ??

I've found one for $120 + tax & VAT... which is a little salty for a 02 sensor ??!

[Tubby Tommy]

$120!!! and you want cheaper!!!

After what you've chucked at the car in the last 3 months, I consider $120.00 to be a lonely mars bar on a shelf amongst a giant wholesalers!

[Dale_V]

how long do widebands last in general?

[JJ]

how long do widebands last in general?

Is that a trick question ??!! Mines lasted a year ! My brothers supras on its 3rd one ! I'm only going by the AEM one though !! Im sure the more heavy duty portable types will last longer... but I like having that information readily available if the engine runs lean !

[Dale_V]

how long do widebands last in general?

Is that a trick question ??!! Mines lasted a year ! My brothers supras on its 3rd one ! I'm only going by the AEM one though !! Im sure the more heavy duty portable types will last longer... but I like having that information readily available if the engine runs lean !

why is it that they dont last long? im guessing you only do a few thousand miles a year, i was thinking about going wideband, but id be a bit peeved at it not lasting long

owt on here decent?: http://www.vwspeedshop.com/shop/search. ... rch&page=1

[Steve Horrocks]

Jonny, you running the senso straigh in the downpipe/exhaust pipe? you can get cooling spacers that screw into the zorst & sensor screws into that, it's stops the sensor tip getting melted. a bit like a mini heat dispensor type thingy!

[Steve Horrocks]

Linky here:
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcar ... 250&page=1

Also sensor here any good? I know it's Innovate rather than AEM but compatible?
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcar ... 250&page=1

[RST]

I was just looking through my files. My Innovate kit uses a wideband Bosch O2 and a VAG wideband controller -I didn't use the Innovate gauge. The VAG controller can be re-set by grounding a connection to do a free-air callibration.

Is it this AEM unit (looks like the controller is part of the gauge rather than separate)...

http://www.aempower.com/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=73

....looks like the AEM kit can't be re-callibrated like the Innovate but they seem to list some sort of a callibration process.

http://www.aempower.com/images/products ... 0-4100.pdf (page 3, page 9/10/11 for the callibration)

Also sensor here any good? I know it's Innovate rather than AEM but compatible?
http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcar ... 250&page=1

That's the same sensor (LSU4.2) -which is also supposed to be a factory fit item with the controller on VAG cars now so I would have thought there shouldn't be an issue with reliability??!!??

BTW Graham Goode in Leicester have replacement Bosch LSU4.2 wideband sensors listed at £56.43 + VAT.

http://www.grahamgoode.com/innovate/new/Bosch3737.html

[JJ]

Cheers team, much appreciated for the useful links !

[prosser]

very good just broke mine so i was looking at getting one

[JJ]

very good just broke mine so i was looking at getting one

And just to inspire Dale V... how long did it last ??!

[Dale_V]

think i might buy one soon, could be usefull to monitor AFR when hitting nitrous

did anyone check the link:

http://www.vwspeedshop.com/shop/search. ... rch&page=1

put a search for wideband, and it comes up with a few pages... decent kits/prices there??

[JJ]

Stupid server... lost everything I wrote again....

Did have a nosy at the site, good link... but I'm a sucker for the AEM because of its digital readout and sweep... and with an output for datalogging... ideal tool for tuning too ! Be sure to check for auxilary output voltage on these units as not all have them available.

Nitrous - A must... and a must for the use of a wideband. I had a narrow band that indicated I was still running plenty rich, using the SAFC2 to remove some top end fueling.. .. was inaccurate from the results of running nitrous and causing the motor to spit the plug electrodes through the turbo and out the exhaust !! Combination of running lean / too much ignition advance as the AFC frigged the load values at the top end = det !

Get a decent clutch dale and you'll have a right hoot !

[Dale_V]

Stupid server... lost everything I wrote again....

Did have a nosy at the site, good link... but I'm a sucker for the AEM because of its digital readout and sweep... and with an output for datalogging... ideal tool for tuning too ! Be sure to check for auxilary output voltage on these units as not all have them available.

Nitrous - A must... and a must for the use of a wideband. I had a narrow band that indicated I was still running plenty rich, using the SAFC2 to remove some top end fueling.. .. was inaccurate from the results of running nitrous and causing the motor to spit the plug electrodes through the turbo and out the exhaust !! Combination of running lean / too much ignition advance as the AFC frigged the load values at the top end = det !

Get a decent clutch dale and you'll have a right hoot !

cheers JJ, got a decent 6 paddle clutch for the 2.2 5SFE and a 3sgte ligntened fly, rated to 350bhp and about same for ft lb too

think im going to have to purchase a wideband