Re: O2 sensor cross reference?

[GRobWorkII@xxxxxxx]

Dominick,

   Make certain that the 02 sensor is kaput before running through the 
options, which are rumored to include the Ford 302 application.  Supposedly 
the same M30-type Bosch heated 3-wire unit (without the BMW style connector) 
is in the '89 Mustang 5.0L, and is around $34 at the local discount parts 
store...  If you try this, be certain to solder your splices.  02 sensors 
deal in VERY small current values, and can be splice-sensitive.)   

When you disconnect a (good OR bad) 02 sensor, the engine can smooth out a 
bit.  This can mean  1.  that the 02 sensor is shot, or it can suggest  2.  
that you have another problem(s).  Pulling the 02 sensor sets a few 
parameters of the Motronic to a default, and the ECU may not try and 
compensate for "problems"..., making it seem to run better and/or smooth out 
idle a bit.  My M30 definitely needs a good 02 sensor inline to realize it's 
potential.  It also benefited greatly from a bit of AFM re-calibration.  
(Email if you'd like to hear more details.) 

Hope this helps more than confuses.

RobW
'85 535i   

In a message dated 7/13/00 4:43:24 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
owner-bmw-digest@domain.elided writes:

<< Does anybody know a cross reference for an O2 sensor for an M30?
 Autozone sells one for the BMW for $99.99.  A freind of mine bought one for 
 his GM vehicle and paid $20.  Thanks,
 
 Dominick Latino
 89 735i >>

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