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What is the difference between pre cat O2 sensor and Post car O2 sensor in term of sensor wise(not

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Old 06-14-2008, 06:31 PM
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functioning wise) Also, where can I buy a cheaper O2 sensor? Could I buy universal one, if not why? Thanks!
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Default I used the universal sensor that i looked up on bosch's website.

Local autozone had it in stock less than $100.

as far as the differences in pre-cat and post-cat sensor I'm not sure.

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The only difference is the connector.... Unless you are AWM then the whole thing is different...
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Default in my ATW they are the same except for the connector

the bosch catalog is wrong about the part # for the universal rear one. I tried a couple of them and got codes before I even started the car. I then tried a front universal and all was well.
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