Where is the front oxygen sensor located?

ropleema · #1 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 08:11 PM

Hey,

I'm new here, but I'm so glad I found this forum. I need to replace the front oxygen sensor, but I can't locate it. I have understood that it's located under the hood, but I just can't figure out where..

Can anyone help? A picture would be awesome.

My New Beetle is 1.8T (gas), year 2000.

SixChuter · #2 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 08:33 PM

Easier to get to it from under the car.

It is located just in front of the catalytic converter. I think there is a good DIY here on the forum describing the process of replacing both fore and aft sensors. Good luck.

SixChuter · #3 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 08:36 PM

Let me know if this link helps.

VWVortex.com - DIY - Replacing oxygen sensors

ropleema · #4 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 08:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixChuter

Let me know if this link helps.

VWVortex.com - DIY - Replacing oxygen sensors

Thanks! I noticed this thread, but I thought it only covers Golf and Jetta. Are these instructions applicable also with New Beetle?

I'll look for the sensor under the car tomorrow. For some reason I thought it's located under the hood. According to these instructions replacing the sensor looks quite easy. I hope so..

(Sorry for my plain English, I'm from Finland..)

SixChuter · #5 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ropleema

Thanks! I noticed this thread, but I thought it only covers Golf and Jetta. Are these instructions applicable also with New Beetle?

I'll look for the sensor under the car tomorrow. For some reason I thought it's located under the hood. According to these instructions replacing the sensor looks quite easy. I hope so..

(Sorry for my plain English, I'm from Finland..)

I used this DIY when I replaced the forward sensor on my '04 1.8T. Everything in the DIY was exactly like what I found on my car. Should be the same for you. Replacing the sensor wasn't too difficult at all. Best of luck. Keep us posted on your progress.

ropleema · #6 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SixChuter

I used this DIY when I replaced the forward sensor on my '04 1.8T. Everything in the DIY was exactly like what I found on my car. Should be the same for you. Replacing the sensor wasn't too difficult at all. Best of luck. Keep us posted on your progress.

Awesome! I'll replace the sensor tomorrow. Thanks very many!

akasha1963 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 04:03 AM

It's really easy to. Literally less than 10 minutes. I just had mine replaced last weekend.

ropleema · #8 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 09:11 AM

I found it and replaced with new one, but it didn't help. The same problem exists. I might have made a mistake connecting the sensor, so will look at it once more..

Smileybug · #9 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 12:24 PM

Did you have a CEL code for it?

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