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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: omegarvey on 19 May 2008, 11:59:22

Title: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: omegarvey on 19 May 2008, 11:59:22

Hello.

Can a faulty LAMBDA cause high fuel consumption?

I have the fault code showing, and a replacement is on the way.

Thanks.

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 May 2008, 13:30:00

I would imagine so. I have the lambda code, and my 2.0 is about 5mpg down...

Where did you get your sensor, and how much was it?

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: omegarvey on 19 May 2008, 13:31:46

See the link below. Ordered this morning and will be here tomorrow.

http://www.gendan.co.uk/product_LB1107_4.html#product_information

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 May 2008, 13:32:35

bloody hell... that costs nearly as much as the car !!!

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: omegarvey on 19 May 2008, 13:35:31

Halfords wanted £92 and Vauxhall dealer wanted an unbelieveable £165.

So I thought it was a good deal!

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 19 May 2008, 13:39:32

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Halfords wanted £92 and Vauxhall dealer wanted an unbelieveable £165.

So I thought it was a good deal!

Its not a bad price for a half decent one, the cheap versions only make good door stops.

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 May 2008, 13:52:27

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Halfords wanted £92 and Vauxhall dealer wanted an unbelieveable £165.

So I thought it was a good deal!

Its not a bad price for a half decent one, the cheap versions only make good door stops.

I think I'll be popping into the scrapyard!

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: omegarvey on 19 May 2008, 14:06:58

I thought about the scrapyard myself. But I decided that most of the cars in there were probably scrapped due to Head Gasket/Engine trouble, and hence I could end up with a LAMBDA that is no better than the one I already have.

Title: Re: Another LAMBDA problem
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 19 May 2008, 14:11:02

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I thought about the scrapyard myself. But I decided that most of the cars in there were probably scrapped due to Head Gasket/Engine trouble, and hence I could end up with a LAMBDA that is no better than the one I already have.

V good points, but - as this is a £100 car, I'll go down there and pull off every one I can see - one has gotta work ;D