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Offline paulw123

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How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« on: March 28, 2014, 09:30:40 am »
Indy want £257 to replace lambda sensor on Mk4 1.6 petrol.
Is that about right?
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Re: How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« Reply #1 on: March 28, 2014, 09:45:52 am »
What!!! Lambda about 30-40£ check ebay...10 min diy...

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Re: How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« Reply #2 on: March 28, 2014, 09:47:41 am »
For a mk5 gti the pre cat sensor costs around £140 so unless he charges an exorbitant labour rate it sounds too expensive to me.
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Re: How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« Reply #3 on: March 28, 2014, 09:51:41 am »
For a mk5 gti the pre cat sensor costs around £140 so unless he charges an exorbitant labour rate it sounds too expensive to me.


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Re: How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« Reply #4 on: March 28, 2014, 09:53:38 am »
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Re: How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« Reply #5 on: March 28, 2014, 10:08:48 am »
Check ebay... im sure there isnt need to spend 250£ on lambda sensor on mk4 1.6...

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Re: How much to replace Lambda sensor?
« Reply #6 on: March 31, 2014, 12:55:37 am »
Back when i had my mk4 1.6 I had to change one of the sensors and I'm sure it cost me £115 from my local parts shop!