oxygen Sensors 1999 Q45

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Hello, I'm new to this sight tonight. I have a near new 99 Q45 with 43,500 miles. In the last 8 years never a problem. A month ago the service engine light flashed on. I took it to my mechanic, his OSB reported P138. He replaced the right rear O2 sensor and suggested I replace the plugs too. I did with the OEM $$$ spark plugs. I drove it home 30 miles, service light was out and I thought all was fine. Now after sitting a week in my garage I started it this morning. The service light came on. I took it back to my mechanic. It is now reporting codes P138 and P139. He is baffled and said he does not want to work on my car anymore. GREAT, Frickin crap. The Infiniti dealer is 140 miles away. DOES ANYONE HAVE AN IDEA WHAT I"M DEALING WITH??? thanks,Patrick


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It seems pretty common to have "roving" O2 sensor issues on the 97+ Q. From what I have seen, replacing them all usually cures it... I am by no means as Y33 (97-01 Q45) expert though, so I would do some searches an wait for more responses...

Good luck!

Heath

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Oh... and several members have reported excellent results ordering from http://www.sparkplugs.com I bought a front replacement for my truck, and it was truely OEM identical... very impressive. I would absolutely avoid the cut-n-splice universal types found in parts stores. Here are the prices from Sparkplugs.com NGK OE identical O2 sensor 24615 24615 FRONT LEFT $68.85 NGK OE identical O2 sensor 24615 24615 FRONT RIGHT $68.85 NGK OE identical O2 sensor 24545 24545 REAR LEFT $53.85 NGK OE identical O2 sensor 24545 24545 REAR RIGHT $53.85

Or you can get OEM sensors from Joe at Infiniti of Scottsdale - my favorite OEM parts vendor. http://www.infinitipartsusa.com

Heath


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