1NICESC430

I purchased my 2002 SC in the summer of 2001 making it a real old-timer in the SC world. Because I don't drive it during the winter months, it has only 19,600 miles.

Within the past few months, the right front oxygen sensor ($378), the left front oxygen sensor ($366), and the speed sensor ($375) went belly-up. So what's with these sensors? Is it use, non-use, or simply the passage of time that kills them?

EdP

Roofless

Seeing all the reports, I've been wondering the same thing.

It's a second car, so I don't drive it all the time (35,000 miles.) I've had to replace one O2 sensor so far.

Until further notice though, I'm blaming it on Global Warming!

Habious

Mine's an 03' and a daily driver. It's got around 45K on the clock and I've had one O2 sensor replaced (under CPO warranty)...and 3 TPMS sensors (but that's another thread).

1NICESC430

>I'm blaming it on Global Warming<

Ah, yes ... the Global Warmageddon.
It's why socks won't match; the tooth-stuck steak ort; the plantar wart plight; the dreaded Zygomatic Prom Zit. And most other bad things.

Pearlpower

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Both use and time will make a difference. Also be prepared to replace the TPS sometime down the road.

1NICESC430

>be prepared to replace the TPS sometime down the road.<

Tire Pressure Sensors? To he!! with them. Unless someone can give me a really good reason why they should be replaced, I have no intention of doing so. (Gladly accepting counter-arguments).

I've been using non-runflats since very nearly the beginning and I have a functioning tire gauge. Just gotta get that light out is all.

I could probably have ignored the speed sensor as well, but I'm not sure exactly what is depending on it. The oxygen sensors however, must be replaced - the car won't pass inspection if they're complaining.

Pearlpower

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Sorry, TPS=Throttle Position Sensor.
The tire pressures sensors are original? Expect those to go very soon also as they are battery operated and 8 years is running long on the same set.