O2/Lambda Sensor

[Stoffo]

I recently bought a 2016 CR-V and after about a month of owning the vehicle the Check Engine Light illuminated on the dash. I took it to a local garage who read the code and told me the problem was the Bank 1 Sensor 1 had low voltage. They said they took it and and gave it a quick clean and cleared the code which seemed to fix the problem for about a week or so.  After the light came back on a week later  I assumed I'd need to replace the sensor. I've had a look at the code on the sensor in the car and it reads 36531-RZ0-G02 - 281004566. Everywhere i look online is telling me this model number is incompatible with my vehicle and the correct part is actually 36531-RZ0-G01 - 281004568. Is the sensor currently in the car wrong and is that what's probably throwing the check engine light??

 

[Trevor]

Hi.....welcome to the Forum

 

At first glance the serial number looks to be updated so I wouldn't see that as being an issue.
The sensor, as long as it is the correct type (e.g. 4 wires, etc) then it will work okay.
I would be tempted to look at any wiring, earths and connectors to ensure that there is no corrosion present which could cause a high resistance and therefore low voltage.

[Stoffo]

Thanks for the reply Trevor.   I will certainly be looking at any wiring issues as Honda have just quoted me £582.94 for a replacement. 😳

[Trevor]

Wow!  thats a hefty price!

I'm sure a good independent garage can sort a replacement at a lot cheaper price

[Stoffo]

That's exactly what I thought. I've put the exact same part number in on a few websites and the part is coming in at around £80-100. I think I'll go for one of them.