2015 Chrysler Town & Country - Oxygen Sensor - (O2 Sensor) - Replacement 3.6L V6

Information on my experience replacing all the oxygen sensors on a 2015 Chrysler Town & County with a 3.6L V6 engine. I believe this may also apply to the 2011 - 2016 Chrysler Town & Country as well as the Dodge Grand Caravan.
Here are the parts as well as their location. The NGK (NTK) brand is what comes from the factory just without the Mopar box and extra cost.
NTK 23162 has a short wiring harness and a white connector to match the white connector from the factory wiring harness.
There are 3 of them on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country
Here is a link you can purchase from Amazon directly:
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POSITION(S):
(BANK 1 SENSOR 1) - UPSTREAM - RIGHT - CLOSEST TO WINDSHIELD
(BANK 2 SENSOR 1) - UPSTREAM - LEFT - CLOSEST TO RADIATOR
(BANK 2 SENSOR 2) - DOWNSTREAM - LEFT - CLOSEST TO RADIATOR
NTK 23161 has a long wiring harness and a black connector to match the black connector from the factory wiring harness.
There is only 1 of them on the 2015 Chrysler Town and Country
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POSITION(S):
(BANK 1 SENSOR 2) - DOWNSTREAM - RIGHT - CLOSEST TO WINDSHIELD
O2 SENSOR SOCKET - 7/8" SOCKET - 3/8" DRIVE
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[@user-vz1vi4bf3g]

Only video in the entire internet that got all the critical points right, lol. Thanks a lot for making this video. Saved me a ton of time and a migraine in my T&C.

[@keylanking8014]

Doing this job in a few days on a 2017 Grand Caravan, thanks for being detailed about location! replacing both bank 1 sensors.

[@r.a.5625]

Have you done the job? I have 2016 dodge grand caravan. Can you share the part number? Thanks

[@bulbman7080]

@@r.a.5625 You need to determine if your vans a California emissions Grand Caravan or not before you can secure a part number.

[@nsumibcay8354]

@@r.a.5625 so i sent a qna thru asv auto parts, and they answered that the bosch part 15510 will fit on 2016 dodge caravan sxt both upstreams and downstreams (basically all 4).

[@clairuskeep3552]

I ordered the parts for all four O2 sensors and they all came with longer wiring harnesses. My guess is that it won't matter where each one of them goes as long as the plugs match and they do. My car came up with several codes and gas mileage dropped like crazy. So away I go with it. Your video is great and you did a wonderful job explaining everything. Thank you.

[@chuckwood8638]

Finally found a video that explains where bank 1 is. Appreciate the detailed video

[@jarrodphillips2678]

Thank you for this video. Not knowing my wife’s van well this video helped me with all your foot work to better understand what I’m Looking at. I fix my bank 1 sensor 2 problem. Bless our and the people in your life.

[@wolfeedition]

That’s great! I’m glad it helped you!

[@daryleburkeyrealtorpanamac4467]

Walker products oxygen sensors are universal for Bank 1 sensors 1 & 2. They both have black plugs and they both have the long wire. Bank 2 sensors 1 & 2 are also universal. I called Walker products to confirm this. Great video, it was a huge help. Thank you for making!

[@GodStarion]

You’re UNIQUE on explaining things, the “whys” and all. God bless you.

[@wolfeedition]

Aaawww 🥰❤️ Thank you so much for your kind words!

[@gavinfraser66]

Thanks for this. Very helpful in locating which sensor to replace (Bank 1 sensor 2). Bear of a job due to access, but it’s done!

[@wolfeedition]

Glad it helped you out!

[@amiramohammed23]

This is great and exactly what I needed for the same vehicle. About to fix this today.

[@rjackson64840]

Great video. Thanks for doing it. Great camera shots. Wish you had a similar video for replacing the spark plugs.

[@yngsol]

Omg thank you so much for putting this up I had a hard time locating bank 1 sensor 1 until I saw you do this thank you so much🙏🏼

[@wolfeedition]

Aaawww 🥰 Thank you for commenting and letting me know! So glad it’s helping people! ❤️🔧🚗

[@user-eq6iq1fb7k]

Very well explained for us KZbin mechanics.Thank you

[@MrHeffnerpf]

thanks for being so, so, so clear about bank1 and 2 and especially the experience with the cable length and connector for the two different sensor models. Good video. The only thing you didn't show was (assuming you had to work on your back for bank 2), how contorted and exhausting to get a wrench and breaker-bar onto sensors. ha

[@Tumusica311]

I have a p0430 code on my 2013, how do I know if I need just the sensors or a new Catatylic?

[@Tommy-hb7wq]

Thank you so much for doing this video and most of all for the detailed understanding of this job.

[@bubblez62287]

Best video ive seen yet thanks you have shown me all 4 sensor locations

[@MrBartoys]

VERY HELPFUL AND FILMED VERY WELL. THANK YOU!

[@jorgelopez-tt7ng]

My deepest thanks to you. This is a very helpful video. I say hello and Thx. Again from Chicago.

[@wolfeedition]

You're most welcome. I appreciate you taking the time to leave a positive comment! And hello to you too. I am in central Illinois.

[@afeefal-hasan5662]

Excellent job showing and explaining, thanks

[@seymourcake752]

Thank you for the well explained and visual video.

[@radcliffedixon7326]

Thanks for sharing this video your a real teacher

[@wolfeedition]

Thank you for your kind words :)

[@rogerbradshaw2658]

Thanks for this video, you explain it so good 👍

[@domanicfish899]

Thanks, this was very informative and helped me a lot

[@thomasforan7840]

Excellent video loved it and learned much thanks!

[@superdude4635]

Great video Ty! Doing this tonight.

[@jackstraw5527]

Thank you sir. Really appreciate this helpful video.

[@beneditoreh5809]

THANKS,YOU GREAT TEACHERS EXPLAINER VERY GOOD , (GOD BLESS YOU)

[@bubbsy2002]

Very detailed explanation, thank you for that part descriptions too. I was wondering what codes you were getting before the fix?

[@radcliffedixon7326]

Great video

[@marcux88]

Very good video. Helpful! Thanks.

[@wolfeedition]

Thank you! Glad it was helpful!

[@reynoldvalle]

Nice video

[@elafhamza3773]

You did great 👍🏼 help me a lot thank you

[@mycods]

The one that is different is the only one after the catalytic converter. Awesome video! Thank you for sharing useful info. The inferwebz need more guys like you.

[@wolfeedition]

Thank you very much for your kind words. Glad it helped you out!

[@fraidoonahmad3985]

Thank you, it was very useful!!!

[@wolfeedition]

You're welcome!

[@OilofGodsWord]

Vertical well explained. Thank you

[@leoparker6378]

Thank You for your insight!!

[@Sam-656]

Bank 1 sensor 2 needs the NTK 23161 because the plug is different, unless you like to cut and splice wires.

[@elsunmusic3130]

You should mention what code you were addressing.

[@kellyclaxtonjr.257]

P0052 I’d assume

[@K.G.2]

Many thanks

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Awesome, thanks.

[@johnstarke3081]

Great video but, like most of these, it fails to show the extreme lengths you must go to just to get a single one of these loose. They make it look easy with the hard part already done.

[@bulbman7080]

My 17 Grand Caravan will have all 4 replaced in four days along with PCV valve & both rear shocks. Learned from experience with my 04 Town&Country, always go factory for sensors. The 3 matching o2 sensors were $123.00 each, lone special sensor $96.00 & PCV valve was $110.00 from the dealer. I'm praying this fixes the intermittent CEL issues & not needing a cat replacement? 🙏 Thank you for this insightful video!

[@wolfeedition]

I hope everything worked out for you! If you do end up having to replace a cat I would recommend looking on eBay. I have replaced many cats with eBay parts. Cheapest source. Sometimes fitment you have to fight with a bit. But was worth it for the savings

[@SCOGANHORSE]

I'm currently experiencing an intermittent issue with CEL on my 2018 grand caravan, code is P0430. Mechanic suggested replacing Cat and all 02 sensors but can't afford it. What codes were you dealing with and did the new 02 sensors solve your issue? That's the avenue I'm trying to pursue as well, especially since carfax shows a cat replacement done about 2 years ago.

[@cinepost]

Did it work?

[@RAWGER526]

Great video they told me my Up stream sensors were bad and wanted 730 bucks to replace them i watched this video and decided that was an easy enough fix I could do my self .so my question is which ones were up strem sensor 1 on each bank? Thanks for your help.😃

[@wolfeedition]

Up stream indicates before the catalytic converters. That is the first sensor on each bank. Down stream indicates after the catalytic converter. That is the second sensor on each bank.

[@garymcgill1840]

Hey bud loved the video very detailed, yes all the info online is confusing, quick question for you , i have error code for bank 1 sensor 2. They say to replace in pairs, thats the specialty one but which other one is its partner? Is it replace the 2 at the catylic converter or the specialty one and one of the ones at the front of the engine? Many thanks.

[@SpcIsrael]

So they did change the engine. My 2010 3.8 only has 2. The upstream is hard to get too

[@stevensly]

Thanks for the video! I'm going to be replacing the oil cooler soon, so will wait to tackle the o2 sensors as i'll have more clearance once the manifold is removed. Does anyone have the parts link from Amazon? Will be doing on a 2015 caravan r/t, so they should be the same.

[@deanjagger1190]

Did the engine light go of say to replace the C Converter??? If the computer says to replace 1 sensor, should you replace all 4? What does this do, give you better gas millage?

[@m.norwood183]

Thank you very much

[@wolfeedition]

You’re welcome! Hope it helped!

[@mnorwood334]

I have (2) Bosch o2 sensor 15510 short wired. I was wondering will they work for 2013 town and Country?

[@wolfeedition]

@@mnorwood334 that is the Bosch part number for the 1 unique one (Bank 1 Sensor 2). The other 3 should be Bosch part number 18125.

[@321JasonMackey]

@@wolfeedition I just got Bosch (3) 18125 and (1) 15510. Are these the ones that failed you?

[@Tumusica311]

If you take the fan off it will give you a lot more space to work with.

[@mattt8668]

I put Bosch in too and had the same problem .I had to order from Mopar

[@wolfeedition]

Sometimes O2 sensors are just finicky. Thanks for the comment to possible help others as well!

[@bulbman7080]

Same!

[@bisamas2958]

Entonces si el escaneo da un código específico. Hay que cambiar los 3 sensores?

[@verycloud]

We are talking about math and rocket science here, but you explained it clearly! A real-world text book indeed! I like it a lot and many thanks! BTW, I am getting the P0172 SYSTEM TOO RICH BANK1, I guess I'd have to replace both Sensor 1&2 on Bank 1, just to be safe?

[@wolfeedition]

Are you having any other issues than the P0172? Rough idle? Lower mpg? Rough cold start? The reason I ask is a rich bank code doesn’t necessarily mean the O2 sensor is bad. That code can come up for a bad O2 sensor, vacuum leak, fuel delivery issue such as an injector issue, misfires from bad spark plug can cause the issue as well. If you wanted to just try a new O2 sensor I personally would do just the down stream one. I say that because I believe that down stream O2 sensors read the air fuel ratio. I could be wrong on that. Please post back what you end up doing to help anyone else. Thank you for watching and your kind words! Best of luck to you!

[@stread08]

@@wolfeedition Nice video! Just an FYI, the pre cat sensors are for air/fuel ratio and the post cat's are for how well the cat's are doing their job or helping with the emissions. God bless.

[@fidelcordova9374]

Hi great video better than taking the top end apart to get the bank 1 sensor 1 out . Is this the same engine as in a the 2016 dodge caravan 3.6 engine

[@wolfeedition]

Yes. This should be the same for 2016 Dodge Caravan. I recommend double checking the NTK (NGK) website. Here is the link.. www.ngk.com/ntk-oxygen-sensors-ngk

[@Tumusica311]

what codes you get in order to replace those?

[@ginakerry2588]

I have a 2013 Chrysler 200, same engine. The oil dipstick is same location so it looks like the engines are mounted the same way in Chrysler 200. There is a video out there for Chrysler 200 O2 sensor that Clearly states the front bank is bank 1...which is INCORRECT . I know this guy spent a lot of time explaining which is which and that is good because I had ODB code for bank 1 sensor 1 and the other video led me astray . Unfortunately, I just cut the wires off the old one and used a regular 7/8 socket. So I kind of screwed myself by trashing the old one. I had cited 2 sources on the bank issue . But apparently there's is a lot of fake news about the bank designations online. I'm still getting the same B1S1 error on the Chrysler . So I'm betting this guy is correct and I replaced the wrong sensor. Fortunately, I bought a 2nd sensor when I still had the error because I've had bad parts right out of the box before. So I do have another sensor to place in the other location. Just not looking forward to crawling under a Chrysler 200 which is much lower to the ground than a minivan. But everything on the 200 has been a pain so far...from removing the fender well to replace the battery. Removing the fender well AGAIN 2 months later to replace the headlight bulb. And now having to crawl under for the O2 sensor . I suppose it's just something I'll have to get used to. My CX-9 and Chevy truck are tons easier to work on. I suppose Chrysler is trying to guarantee their service techs a job. That battery location is ridiculous! Thanks so much for the info!

[@trillestbethename4185]

Bank 1 sensor 1 is located right side top?

[@austinpatterson7062]

Are the oxygen sensor part numbers the same for a 2012 VW Routan SE? Please I can't find info anywhere

[@wolfeedition]

I would got directly to NTK (NGK) website. Here is the link.. www.ngk.com/ntk-oxygen-sensors-ngk For a 2012 Volkswagen Routan SE SKU: #23161 ITEM: #NTK23161 POSITION(S): DOWNSTREAM RIGHT (BANK 1 SENSOR 2) QTY REQ. PER VEHICLE: 1 SKU: #23162 ITEM: #NTK23162 POSITION(S): UPSTREAM RIGHT (BANK 1 SENSOR 1), UPSTREAM LEFT (BANK 2 SENSOR 1), DOWNSTREAM LEFT (BANK 2 SENSOR 2) QTY REQ. PER VEHICLE: 1

[@mrjohanson7423]

Are all of the 23162's the same length? It sounded like bank 2 sensor 2 was longer but they are the same part number? Thanks for the video!

[@mrjohanson7423]

I got it. Didn't watch the whole video before commenting, my bad. Thanks again for the content!!

[@wolfeedition]

@@mrjohanson7423 No worries. Hope it helped!

[@321JasonMackey]

With your guidance, I replaced all my sensors. That does not mean that I did not goof something up. I reset my codes with a scanner. Do you happen to know how soon my check engine light would come on again if I did not fix the problem? Thanks

[@wolfeedition]

That’s most likely going to vary based on how the vehicle is driven and length of time. I’m glad the video helped you and I hope it’s all fixed!

[@ospee2004]

Right at 100 miles give or take 10.

[@cookiecrook37]

I don’t think there’s really a special part they’re all the same. Ok so I made sure all mine clipped in before I started but all the wires are the same and all black clips and same length .

[@highlifegoodlife5400]

How much did u pay for the 4 ?

[@YOUNGFEAST91]

Hey brother by any chance where did you purchase the four sensors and do you recommend rock auto

[@ginakerry2588]

I've had surprisingly good luck with CarID.

[@wolfeedition]

Sorry for the delay. I actually got mine from NAPA in my town. I have purchased from rock auto and have had good luck. The most important thing I can tell you is no matter where you buy them from just make sure you get the specific NTK brand parts. They are OEM specs. Other brands may give you issues. Save yourself the trouble and hassle. Do the job once 🙂

[@idabigchief47]

Could this be the cause of my van stalling out while I'm driving

[@wolfeedition]

Yes a bad O2 sensor can cause rough idle and stalling. But if you have no check engine light indicating that, there are a lot of other things it could be.

[@mrreviewsitall7496]

Prob needs a tune up. 👍

[@nicholassatel6654]

EGR valve is usually the cause on these vans for staling when driving.

[@johnnyadams1590]

Great video. Pulling a P0420 on my wife's T&C. Just verifying that the underside sensors are both BANK 1 Sensors #1 & #2. Sensor #1 is ? Seems like the 3rd and 4th you replaced are both downstream, so would be sensor #2 for each bank? Or have I completely confused myself here? lol

[@wolfeedition]

The Bank 1 and Bank 2 are actually based on the position of cylinder 2. Cylinder 2 if you are looking at your engine is on the left corner closest to you. Here is a good image to depict it…. www.chryslerminivan.net/cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/www.chryslerminivan.net/attachments/engine-firing-order-jpg.55804/ Sensor 1 for both banks are the top ones (they are known as upstream). Sensor 2 for both banks are the bottom ones (they are known as downstream). POSITION(S): (BANK 1 SENSOR 1) - UPSTREAM - RIGHT - CLOSEST TO WINDSHIELD (BANK 1 SENSOR 2) - DOWNSTREAM - RIGHT - CLOSEST TO WINDSHIELD (BANK 2 SENSOR 1) - UPSTREAM - LEFT - CLOSEST TO RADIATOR (BANK 2 SENSOR 2) - DOWNSTREAM - LEFT - CLOSEST TO RADIATOR Hope this clears things up 😊

[@johnnyadams1590]

@@wolfeedition It does. Parts ordered. Wish me luck!

[@wolfeedition]

@@johnnyadams1590 best of luck! Take your time. If you have troubles getting it to break loose use some rust penetrator like Sea Foam Deep Creep or PB Blaster. Let it sit for a bit. Then try again. Feel free to post back if you get hung up! You got this!!

[@johnnyadams1590]

@@wolfeedition Thanks brother! Good tip about the Deep Creep. I am gonna pick up a can just to have around the garage. Will keep you posted. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸

[@ginakerry2588]

I would explain it like the 2 that are closest to the top of the engine are senor #1 on both banks. Then the lower sensor, closer to the ground, is sensor #2 on both banks. Then you just have to recognize which bank is bank #1 which is the rear bank next to the firewall. Once you know that, you can probably figure out which is bank 2 since it's your only other option. If you know which bank is bank #1 and still can't figure out which bank is #2, definitely take your car to a mechanic and stay away from engine work. My youngest brother couldn't learn left and right. So one day, I said "hand me your left hand " I wrote an L on it . Then he pushed his right hand toward me. I said "why are you giving me your right hand?“. He said "Aren't you going to put an R on this hand ?“ I said "NO . Figure out which is your LEFT HAND first, then if you still can't figure out which is you're right hand , we'll get you a lobotomy."

[@321JasonMackey]

I just got Bosch (3) 18125 and (1) 15510. Are these the ones that failed you?

[@wolfeedition]

Yes, the Bosch sensor I replaced first did end up failing very quickly. That's why I switched to NTK.

[@SpcIsrael]

Mine was 15124 for upstream on a 2010

[@wolfeedition]

@Maximus I have. I use NGK spark plugs in all my vehicles. NTK is the same company. Very reliable

[@rogerbradshaw2658]

Do you have to change them all?

[@wolfeedition]

No definitely not. I have heard you should replace them in pairs meaning both bank 1 sensors or both bank 2 sensors. But I have replaced 1 on vehicles before and had no issues.

[@818omax]

How manny catalytic converters does this vehicle have?

[@wolfeedition]

It has 4 total. 2 per bank. Each bank consist of 1 upstream catalytic converter and 1 downstream catalytic converter.

[@bulbman7080]

@@wolfeedition Oh good lord, 4 Cats??? Minga! 🙏 I really hope they don't need to be replaced!

[@fernandog6832]

What symptoms were you having with the bad o2 sensors

[@wolfeedition]

It started as a rough idle. Loss of power. Eventually it came up as a check engine light code.

[@georgeandrade6273]

@@ethanz3856 i have the code p0420, its suppose to be due to exhaust leakage. Trying to find a solution as well

[@bulbman7080]

@@ethanz3856 I concur, would like to know this same answer kindly. 17 GC-GT here, first had a P-0420, then went away for a few hundred miles, now have a steady P-0430, the prior code has vanished!

[@newbiedipper2805]

How come on bank 2 sensor 2 the connector is black on the sensor and white on the harness?

[@wolfeedition]

I’m not sure what the relevance of the connector being a different color. It could be something like that sensor is reading something that the other 3 aren’t? Maybe air to fuel ratio or something. But truthfully I don’t know.

[@newbiedipper2805]

@@wolfeedition In the video he states that the connections are color coded white to white and black to black. I was just curious why he plugged a black connector into a white one.

[@wolfeedition]

@@newbiedipper2805 The white to white and black to black is correct. The colors match from the factory plugs and the NGK/NTK plugs. The original ones that are being removed (Bosch sensors) are actually the incorrect parts. The reference to white to white and black to black is only applicable for the NGK/NTK sensors plugging into the factory plugs. Bosch sensors do not have color coded connectors.

[@newbiedipper2805]

@@wolfeedition watch @ 9.00 to 9.30

[@wolfeedition]

@@newbiedipper2805 Yes. That doesn't get connected. This is where I realized that the connectors didn't line up correctly. If you watch the entire video I explained that the parts store while giving me the correct part had the incorrect part in the box. There should be 3 sensors with white connectors and 1 connector with a black connector.

[@patcare372]

good luck getting your hand down in there on the first one like he did. Unless he has child hands this is extremely difficult. And then the damn O2 sensor wont get started. Took me 3 fucking hours

[@wolfeedition]

While I don't have child hands 🖐🏻👶🏻🤚🏻😂, it is a very tight fit. Some alternative options would be to remove the upper radiator hose for more access or use a combination of swivels and extensions and feed it down it the small space. Hope the video at least gave you some guidance.

[@georgecalloway2658]

Hello, how were you able to do it? Im curious because i have chrysler 200 and there is no space to fit your hand down from the top, like you said. Did you take off any other parts to get more space? Or did you just fight with it for 3 hours? thank you for any reply.

[@wolfeedition]

Hello George. I did not remove any other components. I have my arm just kind of mashed down in between everything. It didn’t take me long. You do have to kind of feel your way around as visibility is limited. If you are unable to get your arm in there I would suggest removing the fan assembly or upper radiator hose to give you more space. Just take your time and it’s really not a terrible job to do.

[@tkrdg7885]

Scottie called it stupid cap😹😸👴

[@davestargazer]

Cannonsafe

[@user-vz1vi4bf3g]

Only video in the entire internet that got all the critical points right, lol. Thanks a lot for making this video. Saved me a ton of time and a migraine in my T&C.