Any auto parts store the stock A/F Sensor?
09-20-09, 10:10 AM
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Any auto parts store the stock A/F Sensor?
I need one right now for my wifes car. I'm going out of town for a few weeks and would like to change it out today. 2000 RX300. Sensor 1, Bank 1. From what I have read, everyone says to stay away from aftermarket / universal. Does anyone stock the Denso? Napa, Autozone, Advanced Auto Parts are in my area, maybe same sensor, but for a different car such as the Avalon or another Toyota? Thanks.
I'm in Long Island, NY.
I'm in Long Island, NY.
09-20-09, 10:17 AM
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A comparable vehicle would the the Toyota Highlander V6 from 2001-03, becaues certain V6 Toyota engines of that era had differences in the 1MZFE engines.
I know most of those auto stores and I think a good number of them go with Bosch or some other aftermarket job.
What was the actual code you got?
I know most of those auto stores and I think a good number of them go with Bosch or some other aftermarket job.
What was the actual code you got?
09-20-09, 10:25 AM
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A comparable vehicle would the the Toyota Highlander V6 from 2001-03, becaues certain V6 Toyota engines of that era had differences in the 1MZFE engines.
I know most of those auto stores and I think a good number of them go with Bosch or some other aftermarket job.
What was the actual code you got?
I know most of those auto stores and I think a good number of them go with Bosch or some other aftermarket job.
What was the actual code you got?
09-20-09, 10:25 AM
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I'd stick like to know what the CEL/OBD2 code you got that said Bank 1, Sensor 1, just to make sure.
09-20-09, 11:44 AM
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I got mine on Amazon for $126 and had it shipped next day air for only $3.99. Search for Denso 234-9009 which is the OEM part for Toyota/Lexus. This was a brand new authentic Denso OEM sensor.
The only place locally would be a dealer and they will charge you about $200 before tax. I would only put the OEM sensor in from what I've seen here and LOC.
The only place locally would be a dealer and they will charge you about $200 before tax. I would only put the OEM sensor in from what I've seen here and LOC.
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09-20-09, 05:16 PM
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Chin- I agree with those that have said use only Denso, and as has been said, you can buy it online for $125.+ I would not use an aftermarket A/F ratio sensor. You may have it done by now, but whenever you have a double code on 1 sensor like that, I would try unplugging it and spraying both sides with electronic "Contact cleaner and lube". Then plug and unplug a couple of times. connector contacts get dirty without even looking dirty and can have you buying parts that you didn't need. I have seen it quite a few times. You can get the cleaner at Radio Shack or similar store. Just a thought.
09-20-09, 05:51 PM
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Chin- I agree with those that have said use only Denso, and as has been said, you can buy it online for $125.+ I would not use an aftermarket A/F ratio sensor. You may have it done by now, but whenever you have a double code on 1 sensor like that, I would try unplugging it and spraying both sides with electronic "Contact cleaner and lube". Then plug and unplug a couple of times. connector contacts get dirty without even looking dirty and can have you buying parts that you didn't need. I have seen it quite a few times. You can get the cleaner at Radio Shack or similar store. Just a thought.
P1130, P1135, P0300, P0301, P0303, P03035 and P0172...
The car will bounce between 500-1000 rpm a few times and then go back to normal... otherwise it drives normally.
09-20-09, 08:59 PM
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Appreciate the advice, before I only had 2 codes, drove the car with the scanner plugged in as I did some running around and here is what i got:
P1130, P1135, P0300, P0301, P0303, P03035 and P0172... The car will bounce between 500-1000 rpm a few times and then go back to normal... otherwise it drives normally.
P1130, P1135, P0300, P0301, P0303, P03035 and P0172...
The car will bounce between 500-1000 rpm a few times and then go back to normal... otherwise it drives normally.P0300 is a random code- ignore it
P0301 is the coil on the rear passenger side
P0303 rear middle
P0305 rear driver's side.
You could have a bad batch of gas, but when you get misfires, that's also going to set off a/f sensor codes and also either P0171 or P0172. If those coils bit the bullet, that's the thing to change first before a/f sensors.
09-21-09, 06:53 PM
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You're running rich (more fuel than air) and those P030X codes are misfires. The misfires/ignition coils I'd take a look at first rather than going to change the a/f sensors. What I'd do is take out one of the 3 ignition coils on the rear and put it on the front bank, recheck the codes and see if you get one of the front banks with a code like P0302 (front driver's side), P0304 (front middle) or P0306 (front passenger side)
P0300 is a random code- ignore it
P0301 is the coil on the rear passenger side
P0303 rear middle
P0305 rear driver's side.
You could have a bad batch of gas, but when you get misfires, that's also going to set off a/f sensor codes and also either P0171 or P0172. If those coils bit the bullet, that's the thing to change first before a/f sensors.
P0300 is a random code- ignore it
P0301 is the coil on the rear passenger side
P0303 rear middle
P0305 rear driver's side.
You could have a bad batch of gas, but when you get misfires, that's also going to set off a/f sensor codes and also either P0171 or P0172. If those coils bit the bullet, that's the thing to change first before a/f sensors.
10-08-09, 01:45 PM
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I was having these same problems and please don't overlook cleaning the MAP sensor, I was going to replace both my AF's and read Colin Barber's post on "RX300 Series1: Cleaning MAF sensor" and just saved myself $300+, plus it would not have fixed my problem. Just 5 minutes and a little cleaning did the trick. Much thanks to Colin Barber!
10-08-09, 07:48 PM
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I got the P1135 code the other day. Before buying the sensor, I disconnected the negative battery terminal for a few hours to reset the code and see if it comes back. As soon as I started the car, the cel was back on and my radio presets were still there. Is this normal?? I remember loosing the radio presets and the cel being cleared every other time I disconnected the battery. I thought this was strange behavior.
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