VX o2 Sensor- Which one?

[XyKo]

I know this have been asked many times and thought I'll just take my chances and getting one.

1. L1H1 NTK 24300 - $189.98

NTK 24300
5 Wire Wideband Oxygen Sensor
NTK L2H2
Replaces the Original 5 Wire L1H1
NTK # LZA-09-E1
Honda # 36531-P07-003
36531-P2M-A01
36531-P2M-A02
Motec # 57003

2. NTK 24301 - Same site - $179.98

NTK 24301
5 Wire Wideband Oxygen Sensor
Honda # 36531-PHM-A01
36531-PHM-A02

[jmf]

vx o2

[XyKo]

Originally Posted by jmf

vx o2

Yeah I have been looking at that and some people say it may be a hit or miss. Some said it is ntk.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Originally Posted by jmf

vx o2

I need one,

Is this the real deal?

Dave

[jmf]

I bought that one and it worked fine.

[GasSavers_bobski]

The first one. Look at the list of Honda part numbers... See the one with P07 in the middle? VX-specific parts will often have that middle string in their number.

[Fuel Miser]

I don't know of any other Civic VX concern that is so littered with confusion, misinformation and outright fraud than that of O2 sensor replacement. Call me a cynic but, as tempting as it may be, I cannot find much support for jmf's no-name $99.99 unit. "Worked fine" is relative. Simply unplug your malfunctioning (or functioning, for that matter) sensor and your Civic will "work fine" too. If you're willing to tolerate a potential 40% (!) drop in efficiency.
A quick search shows that we have many, many threads on the subject without any definitive results or recommendations. Only wish I had the time to become the authority on this subject. Any member with sufficient personal experience willing to weigh in?

[jmf]

Originally Posted by Fuel Miser

Call me a cynic but, as tempting as it may be, I cannot find much support for jmf's no-name $99.99 unit. "Worked fine" is relative. Simply unplug your malfunctioning (or functioning, for that matter) sensor and your Civic will "work fine" too. If you're willing to tolerate a potential 40% (!) drop in efficiency.
A quick search shows that we have many, many threads on the subject without any definitive results or recommendations. Only wish I had the time to become the authority on this subject. Any member with sufficient personal experience willing to weigh in?

I have sufficient personal auto experience. I said "worked fine" to keep the post short. I could have said complies with manufacturers specifications or something more to reassure you of my auto knowledge. After installing the O2sensor my vx ran smoother and my mileage increased. I found that site by chance and thought I would test my luck with a cheap sensor. I still think it works fine.

Thanks HC for backing my credibility.

Fuel Miser I might have questioned me too. I just wanted people to know I bought one from that site and it worked.

[theholycow]

This gaslog has one entry after installation on 11/20/2008:
http://www.gassavers.org/garage/viewgaslog/2260
Looks good there. One entry isn't enough, though.

jmf, who posted earlier in this thread, appears to have installed one around the same time and has a couple dozen gaslog entries after that:
http://www.gassavers.org/garage/viewgaslog/2402

I know that plenty of people have bought it. Anyone who has, post up...

[Fuel Miser]

To all,
Re-reading my post I see how one might take offense or be put off by my tone. Certainly this was not my intent. I am more than pleased with this site. A great majority of posts are informed and informative. All seem to be well intended. jmf has offered kind and helpful responses to many seeking assistance. I have no reason to believe jmf's recommendations are in any way misleading or self-serving. I am thankful for any and all feedback regarding this important matter.
Best wishes,
Miser