Date: Sat, 17 Jan 2004 01:10:45 +0100 From: Simon Putz <simon.putznopsamline.de> Subject: Re: Lambda Sond
Hi, > part. I assumed such a sond is always a generic part, like a spark > plug or so, which is not limited to a specific brand, and the one > purchased at the SAAB dealer is just the same part in a SAAB carton, > just making the dealer a better margin on spare-parts... Is that > correct? > > Or is there a difference, and would replacing this one with a SAAB > Sond be worth my while?? > > I recently inquired, and the SAAB dealer quotend around 250EURO for a > replacement, the generic part was way cheaper.... youre probably right, that the "saab" probe is just more expensive, generic probes come in 3,2 and 1 wire versions and they are supposed to function the same way/be of the same quality. your problem (lamba probe completely dropping dead) sounds more like some kind of contact/wiring/earth problem tho, but since theyve replaced it, the lambda probe is the wrong place to look... does your car have an Air mass meter? I think Trionics dont ... correct me if im wrong. DI is another thing that often goes wrong... but you would notice that while driving. bye simon
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