2001 Forester O2 sensor help

I beleive the O2 sensor is covered by the emissions warantee, which goes to

You have a 50k mi powertrain warranty...that being an engine component as well as an emissions system component, are you sure it's not under warranty?

-- Todd H.

Federally mandated 8 year/80k warranty because it's a major emissions control component.

It it listed in my warrenty manual as a component still covered by a California Emissions warrenty. The dealer claimed this did not apply to me, but I have not had the chance to call Subaru directly (the dealer told me he spoke with Subaru). I feel like I am getting the runaround here with this. I mean, why would a part be covered if I lived in California only?

Thanks! Chris

The link you gave pretty clearly points out that the O2 sensor is only covered under 2yrs/24K miles.

The 3 items under the 8yr/80K miles are the OBD, ECU and catalytic converter.

I think he's on the hook for this one.

Carl

Jim Stewart wrote:

Sorry for the confusion. I skimmed through it too fast.

No problem. Actually, there may well be a more 'stringent' calif. law. Plus, that link may help a co-worker with his car - thanx for posting it.

Carl

Jim Stewart wrote:

I had already asked about a possible recall, but that will not help here. So now I need help with doing the install myself. Where will I find the front O2 sensor on my car? With that info a friend of mine who is really good with cars can help to do the install.

Just a follow up: I could not get the old o2 sensor off the car (after trying for an entire day). It was too rusted on. So I found a mechanic that would install the part I already had. So I still saved $125.00 over what the dealer wanted. The car runs great again!

Cheers Chris

My son replaced an O2 sendor on a '91 Pontiac.. An '00 should be no problem. ONE: Must be done while HOT TWO: There is a special tool to grab it with a slot for the wire. THREE: A 1/2 socket wrench is needed (the bigger ones)