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O2 sensor plug mystery

Discussion in '3rd Gen 4Runners (1996-2002)' started by Ramona The 4Runner, Nov 9, 2020.

  1. Nov 9, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    Ramona The 4Runner

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    2000 SR5 automatic with 200k miles.

    Throwing bank 1 sensor 1. Upstream O2 sensor.

    Ordered the part from Rock Auto. It arrives. Plug doesn't match (pic attached). Go to AutoZone and they confirm that the part I got is supposedly the right one. They guy tries looking for answers but all he finds is plugs that appear to match, but are for other model years/transmission/drivetrains
    Any ideas?

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    Ramona The 4Runner, Nov 9, 2020
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  2. Nov 10, 2020 at 8:34 AM
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    Call your dealer with you vin. Some cars got 02 sensors and some got A/F sensors. The dealer will know and give you the correct part number.

    Also do NOT buy aftermarket O2 sensors. They don't work for crap.
     
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    I bought my Denso 02 sensors off Amazon. They were only about $50.
     
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  4. Nov 30, 2020 at 6:57 AM
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    You were spot on. Turns out it's a CA emissions truck. Weirdly enough, it's just a different NTK OEM sensor. Toyota and Autozone list it for $350-370. Rock Auto lists it for $157. Same. Damned. Part. ‍♂️
     
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  5. Nov 30, 2020 at 9:17 AM
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    Glad to help. As long as you can source the OEM supplier...you should be getting a good one. Part number?
     
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  6. Nov 30, 2020 at 1:26 PM
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    89467-35011 is the correct part per Toyota.
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2020 at 10:34 AM
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    I have an ‘02 and just did this and it really helped. I used OEM Denso.

    Part #:
    Denso 234-4261 (Downstream)
    Denso 234-9002 (Upstream)

    I ordered directly from Denso and it was $189 for both. Not sure if your ‘00 is different but I would highly recommend the Denso. Good luck!
     
    gretzky2857, Dec 3, 2020
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