O2 sensor
08-16-2017, 07:31 AM
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O2 sensor
Took my 2012 3.2 to the dealer for a check engine light and they said it needs a new O2 sensor but it costs a $1000 to replace because it is located in a difficult place to reach and other parts have to be removed to get to it. Does this sound legit? I feel like I am being ripped off.
08-16-2017, 07:33 AM
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Took my 2012 3.2 to the dealer for a check engine light and they said it needs a new O2 sensor but it costs a $1000 to replace because it is located in a difficult place to reach and other parts have to be removed to get to it. Does this sound legit? I feel like I am being ripped off.
08-16-2017, 09:07 AM
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Doesn't look like a $1K job at all...........
Depending on what O2 sensor it is, you could need to remove the lower air filter housing which is not that difficult.
Depending on what O2 sensor it is, you could need to remove the lower air filter housing which is not that difficult.
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08-16-2017, 10:13 AM
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Took my 2012 3.2 to the dealer for a check engine light and they said it needs a new O2 sensor but it costs a $1000 to replace because it is located in a difficult place to reach and other parts have to be removed to get to it. Does this sound legit? I feel like I am being ripped off.
If you have quite a few miles, the sensors tend to start getting "slow" and some places will suggest replacing them all as long as you're doing it... Even so, $1000 still seems way high
08-16-2017, 04:27 PM
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No you're about to be raped by a dealer,Run. Here's the Napa Canada prices for the O2 sensor.( subtract 25% exchange for US.) Go to an independent (qualified) and get it done for well under $500.
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08-16-2017, 05:12 PM
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If he buys off rockauto.com they are about half the price as napa. (same part numbers too)
08-16-2017, 05:50 PM
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Was the quote for replacing just the 1 bad sensor, or are they saying they'll replace all?
If you have quite a few miles, the sensors tend to start getting "slow" and some places will suggest replacing them all as long as you're doing it... Even so, $1000 still seems way high
If you have quite a few miles, the sensors tend to start getting "slow" and some places will suggest replacing them all as long as you're doing it... Even so, $1000 still seems way high
I just looked up the latest dealer list prices on O2 sensors for the 2012 Q5 and they range from $200 - $270 depending if the are 4 or 6 pin, before/after CAT.
At the low price of $200 each, I doubt that they would replace all 4 with labor for $1K.
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