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99 4wd 3.4 4Runner Air Fuel Sensor ?

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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:17 AM
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99 4wd 3.4 4Runner Air Fuel Sensor ?

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The above vehicle is throwing multiple codes indicating a bad front Air Fuel sensor. At 125,000 on the original, I can easily accept that I need to replace it.

When I look online with vehicle specifics, I get flooded with multiple sensors that vary wildly in price. Some don't even look appropriate. Is it expecting too much to put in my vehicle specs and be shown a set of aftermarket parts that will work? Is there a site that I should go for parts that would serve up a menu of sensors that would definately work?

Any advice would help. Especially if you've done the same thing and have brands and part numbers!

Thanks!
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 07:30 AM
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URD carries oxygen sensors, and has a very long applications list. You'll need to know whether your 4Runner is a "cali-spec" or not though...

http://www.urdusa.com/product_info.p...s_id=430006000
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:44 AM
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Excellent list, thanks! At least it gives ONE part for ONE set of attributes.

It was purchased in VA, so I'll wager it's 49 state.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by DriftPunch
Excellent list, thanks! At least it gives ONE part for ONE set of attributes.

It was purchased in VA, so I'll wager it's 49 state.
Unfotunately, I think a large number of '99 4Runners sold outside of California were still cali-spec... The easiest way for you to tell I think is if you have 1 or 2 catalytic converters.
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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I'll take a look...
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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You get a gold star, sure enough, mine is indeed CA compliant!
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 06:23 AM
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Where is the front sensor located? I can't find the blasted thing and I refuse to pay $250-300 for the shop to install...help!
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:17 AM
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Where is the front sensor located? I can't find the blasted thing and I refuse to pay $250-300 for the shop to install...help!
I think it's high up, near the exhaust crossover behind the engine...
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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O2sensor

Easy to get at or not?


1998 4runner LTD. 6cyl. 4WD
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by ndrj
Easy to get at or not?


1998 4runner LTD. 6cyl. 4WD
in a '98 4Runner you will have a narrow-band oxygen sensor like mine, and it's right before the catalytic converter in the exhaust pipe. It's very easy to get to. Some later year cali-Spec 4Runners (1999-2002) have an oxygen sensor that's difficult to get to.
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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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THanks, will get under tonight and let you know.

Nick
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