Lambda sensor for an '01 B4 Legacy needed

[colmeryan]

I failed the NCT recently for high emissions and it turns out my Lambda probe needs replacing. ANYONE????

 

[markobucko]

ANYONE WHAT?????

you need a new one mate,forget about second hand!!!!
i would also advise getting a genuine subaru one!!

 

[colmeryan]

A genuine subaru one is €384, can't put a price on quality I suppose!

 

[markobucko]

its a rididulous price mate but the spurious ones are sh1t IMO...

 

[keith dublin]

384 that's criminal

 

[flat4rumble]

i got a spurious 1 out of tallaght auto parts for around 70e and passed the emissions when i retook the nct,i put some diptane in tank before test and

the readings were bang in the middle then

 

[colmeryan]

Any problems since? coz its drinking the juice at the moment, I don't want to just pass the nct, I know scoobys are thirsty but I'm getting 100 KM less out of a tank of juice now since the lambda went

 

[flat4rumble]

i didnt notice much difference in fuel consumption,although i havnt been driving her much lately

 

[colmeryan]

Nice one I'll try giving them a call tomorrow

 

[davelegacy]

Genuine Subaru is only way to go.

 

[AndyC]

How do you know its your Lambda Sensor? Was a diagnostic check done? My old car failed on emissions. I bought a brand new genuine Subaru Lambda sensor and the emissions remained the same. Make sure its your sensor before spending that money on a new one.

 

[colmeryan]

yeah had a dagnostic done and what ever figures it showed it means the lambda sensor is knackered

 

[AndyC]

In that case, buy a genuine Subaru replacement.

 

[colmeryan]

I was on to C&R today, they're lookin after me said the part will take about 3 weeks. For the sake of a few quid I'd rather have it done right.
Thanks everyone!!!

 

[markobucko]

3 fookin weeks!!!!!
thats ridiculous!!!

 

[davelegacy]

if not in stock its japan back order. Not dealers fault as only being the messanger.

 

[555-Scooby]

JDM car so JDM parts...... others dealers for differant makes wont even bother getting you parts if the car is a JDM.

 

[markobucko]

just dont understand!!!!
i can get bits from hong kong in 3 days no problem!!!!
new zealand in 4 days!!!
how the fook can it take 3 weeks!!!!
use to have that problem in mercedes garage i was in....
VOR was 5 days ....to come from germany

 

[davelegacy]

assume cost is main reason. The back orders be done in one go and not priority shipped.

 

[markobucko]