Originally Posted By: SAATR
Originally Posted By: cchase
I don't believe this is necessarily the case here but I would never trust NAPA or any of the chains on part numbers, I've seen multiple issues where their computer (and I presume they all use the same database) have been completely wrong for my truck on sensor part numbers.
An example was coolant temp sensors, for which every chain I went to (NAPA, AAP, PB, etc) had the same part number for both when in fact they were NOT the same part (or part number). Had to suck it up and head to the dealer who confirmed the different part numbers.
More than likely some inept parts people thinking that a coolant temperature sensor and a coolant temperature sending unit or simply temperature sending unit were the same thing. From memory, I think your coolant temp sensor (for the computer) is a WT3000 (BWD part number) and the one for the gauge is a WT3024, though I am prone to bouts of CRS
. The computers CAN and WILL be wrong on occasion (such as with Toyota AC parts), but the mantra to remember is this: when in doubt, get the book out.
Bosch O2 sensors are a mixed bag: some work splendidly and some are [censored] right out of the box. Best thing to do is to go with OEM if there is a doubt about compatibility, which Denso, NGK, and Bosch make the vast majority of.
The computer spec'ed the same part number for the gauge and computer, even though I was holding them both in my hand. I looked at the screen myself. When it was wrong at AAP that's when I started heading to the other joints, which had the same problem.
Originally Posted By: cchase
I don't believe this is necessarily the case here but I would never trust NAPA or any of the chains on part numbers, I've seen multiple issues where their computer (and I presume they all use the same database) have been completely wrong for my truck on sensor part numbers.
An example was coolant temp sensors, for which every chain I went to (NAPA, AAP, PB, etc) had the same part number for both when in fact they were NOT the same part (or part number). Had to suck it up and head to the dealer who confirmed the different part numbers.
More than likely some inept parts people thinking that a coolant temperature sensor and a coolant temperature sending unit or simply temperature sending unit were the same thing. From memory, I think your coolant temp sensor (for the computer) is a WT3000 (BWD part number) and the one for the gauge is a WT3024, though I am prone to bouts of CRS
Bosch O2 sensors are a mixed bag: some work splendidly and some are [censored] right out of the box. Best thing to do is to go with OEM if there is a doubt about compatibility, which Denso, NGK, and Bosch make the vast majority of.
The computer spec'ed the same part number for the gauge and computer, even though I was holding them both in my hand. I looked at the screen myself. When it was wrong at AAP that's when I started heading to the other joints, which had the same problem.