Check Engine Light on: P1130 on a 2000 Camry

[Anonemous]

So the check engine light came on and I ran an OBD scan on a 2000 Camry and this code was pending P1130 which indicates that the O2 sensor may need to be changed. I see a vid on youtube and it looks like I need to unplug the part and wrench the sensor loose(?):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHCTw7uuEao

It looks like Autozone carries the part CA Emission Certified O2 sensor and the O2 sensor removal tool (they sell the part and can loan it).

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/pa...1784_1382,97999&vehicleIdForService=260718349


Is this part easily changeable by someone who hasn't worked on cars before or would it be advisable to just go to a mechanic?

 

[ponyo]

It can be the easiest thing or the hardest thing. It's super easy if the sensor unscrews like it's supposed to. Then it's easier than an oil change. But early 2000 Toyota vehicles have sensors very sensitive to how you apply the pressure. If you don't apply the pressure evenly, it's super easy to seize, lockup, and strip the threading inside. So if you screw up, it can be real pain in the ass to remove once it's seized.

 

[LTC8K6]

I would take one good shot at unscrewing it as they show in your vid, and if it doesn't seem to want to budge, I would have a mechanic do it.

 

[bruceb]

With the correct special wrench, it should come right out. And when you put in the new one, do not overtighten it.Snug it down and go about 1/4 turn more. Be sure the wire harness is fully connected and routed / clipped out of the way of anything hot or moving.

 

[sontakke]

Spray the thread with Kroil before driving to parts store; borrow their O2 sensor removal tool; do it while the engine is hot; and it should rotate pretty easily. I did it on my 1999 Camry with over 150K. I just loosened it at the part store with their fancy tool so that I would be sure of its removal at home. I also bought the cheaper version of the tool from the store. For less than $10, I did not want to have to come back to store in case open end wrench gave me trouble at home.

Make sure you purchase the correct A/F ratio sensor which is expensive and needed for CA emission. Most of the Camry in the nation have CA emission. Look under the hood decal.

Also make sure you use the provided anti-seize on the thread sparingly.

 

[phucheneh]

It's not neccessarily the O2 sensor itself that is causing the problem.

But as far as changing it- I've never had an issue. I assume the people with problems live in the rust belt. Dunno where the OP lives.

You'll want one of these or similar:
http://www.sears.com/kd-tools-kdt392...3&blockType=G3

The ones that look like a spark plug socket with a slit in it are shit.

 

[Anonemous]

Update: It seems there was another error code in addition to the P1130 so I just took it to a mechanic. Turns out the front O2 sensor reading was fine but the rear O2 sensor is going to get replaced. Total was 160 for the rear O2 sensor + 90 in labor fees.