2003 Dodge Caravan Engine Light/Oxygen Sensor

2003 DODGE CARAVAN
63,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BLAHBLAHBLAH
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I have a 2003 Dodge Caravan SE 3.3L. Today the engine light came on. I had to get an emissions test today (of course!) and the vehicle failed. I was told the particular part wrong was the "O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 1". The engine code I got was "P0135". I did a little calling around, first to the local Dodge Dealership, who quoted me $325 + tax for parts and labor to fix the issue. I called my local Schucks Auto Supply and they sell two different types of sensors. The first is a "universal" model that costs $64. The second is the exact type for my vehicle spefically, and that runs $125. What I would like to know is, how easy is this to replace myself? Is it something that would be fairly simple? And also, is the dealership ripping me off for that price? Thank you!
Dec 31, 2007 at 7:29 PM
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LEGITIMATE007
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save yourself some money and get the universal. also the job is fairly easy. all you need is the o2 socket for your wrench. or you can buy the sensor and have the shop do it. I don't think the dealership is ripping you off, their prices are just extremely high. thats why I never took my car to a dealership to get fixed when I was younger
Jan 1, 2008 at 7:49 PM
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