How to Replace Bank 2 O2 Sensor on Lexus ES300, Toyota Camry, Solara and Avalon - P0420

[@thebordernow]

Great, simple, to-the-point video. Thanks!

[@sfitz-rp4du]

Thanks much for your video and extra attention to the connection latch. My 2000 RX300 had multiple codes P1150, P0171, P0172 and replacing this sensor was the fix. Advance Auto will loan the sockets to work on sensors. I used a screw driver on latch as you suggested. (Very tight spot on RX300)

[@ClintHolland]

Glad to hear that. They can frequently be a pain but having the right tools can make all the difference.

[@jamesguralski5156]

Good vid! Great price on the O2 sensor! By the way I have a 2000 solara.

[@LAactor]

Hey Clint, I have terrible mileage, 15-17 vs what most people get about 22-24. Which O2 sensor could be the cause? No codes are thrown. Been the same way since 168k and now at 189k. Spark plugs and air filter and wires changed.

[@ClintHolland]

That could be a lot of things including the O2 sensors. Have you checked your air filter as well? This model has 2 upstream O2 sensors that I would replace. You don't have to worry about the downstream one as it isn't used by the ECM for adjusting the fuel/air ratio. It could also be a combination of several things. Assuming it runs pretty well, check the tire pressure, air filter and replace the O2 sensors and see if that helps.

[@myadventurelife12]

Dear Sir could you pls guide me where Lexus RX330 Bank2 Sensor2 location and replace it? Many thanks

[@ClintHolland]

Sure thing. What year is it?

[@myadventurelife12]

Quick Fix RX330 Year 2004 Half Full Option

[@ClintHolland]

@@myadventurelife12 So that sensor would be on the passenger side after the catalytic converter. The RX330 design hasn't changed much over the years so see this diagram which may not be perfect but should get you pretty close. www.fixya.com/cars/t25766492-2005_lexu_rx330_bank_1

[@ItsVideos]

Your link to Amazon shows a Denso sensor. Your replacement at 2:56 does not look like a Denso sensor. What is the replacement shown in your video, and where did you buy it?

[@ClintHolland]

I used a NTK 24594 from RockAuto.com. Unfortunately Amazon quit carrying it so I had to update that link to the Denso.

[@MyFuriousGeorge]

Clint Holland have you had any issues using the NTK vs the Denso? Asking, because I read on forums that it could throw codes.

[@faustinoperez6480]

I have a 2000 Avalon xls P0136 oxygen sensor circuit bank 1 sensor 2(see p2270) it’s this the same procedure? Thanks

[@ClintHolland]

This isn't my video but see if this one helps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGi8f3iIpL6ZnLc

[@kileung6984]

do you have the parts number for O2 bank 1 & bank 2?? thank you

[@ClintHolland]

Sorry for the delay. Here is my recommendation. Check out www.rockauto.com Put in your vehicle details and they will give you all the part numbers you need for practically anything and probably have the part for cheaper than your local store.

[@la196]

Is there an easy way to determine if it's the upstream or downstream causing the engine light to come on? Autozone test said it's the O2 sensor but they don't know which. The reason I ask is the upstream sensor is 66.00, the downstream is 169.00. Talking about a 2001 Avalon XLS. Thx

[@ClintHolland]

How many miles are on it?

[@la196]

Sorry for the very very late reply back. Since my post I got a new Malibu. So my 2001 Avalon XLS has about 160,000 mi on it. Just paid my brother to install brake pads/rotors on it today and also tested it and got a 1155 code on it today, same code as Autozone got just before my original post to you. Trying to get it all winter worthy:)

[@tranquilizedlion]

Hi is this the same as replacing the air/fuel sensor bank 2 sensor 1? I have a 99 Lexus es300. Thanks!

[@ClintHolland]

+Brandon Cole On the 97-01 Lexus ES300, it is the same. Some car's use one or the other and some use both but the Lexus just uses O2 sensors.

[@tranquilizedlion]

+Clint Holland thank you!

[@glassmakerx]

@@tranquilizedlion Obviously too late for Brandon at this point, but no, the '99 ES300 DOESN'T just use O2 sensors. The two sensors in front are both the special air/fuel sensors, NOT just standard O2 sensors.

[@RanchoFiascoMike]

Great video and to the point. Looking for a video that shows the replacement of the rear 02 sensor that is down by the catalytic converter. Any recommendations?

[@ClintHolland]

I have this video as well but I don't think it is what you are looking for either. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PdaK2Yf6tlias

[@oscaroceguera650]

Is this the upstream or downstream 02 sensor

[@ClintHolland]

Upstream. The way to know is by the sensor number. Sensor 1 is upstream, sensor 2 is downstream. The bank refers to which side of the engine it is on, passenger or driver.

[@oscaroceguera650]

@@ClintHolland will the car mess up if I replace an upstream sensor with a downstream sensor

[@ClintHolland]

@@oscaroceguera650 Almost certainly that wouldn't work. In most cases, the connectors won't even fit. The downstream sensor is heated and usually has an additional wire that the upstream sensors dont.

[@Nikolasto77]

Hopefully this will clear my P0420 code!

[@ClintHolland]

It's a good start. Come back and let me know if it doesn't help.

[@Nikolasto77]

@@ClintHolland I will. Waiting for the Denso part to come in from Amazon.

[@dreamer13lira]

How many sensor are in a es 300 1999

[@ClintHolland]

There are 3. Two upstream sensors and one downstream one.

[@nancyreyburn8156]

Hi Clint, I have 2001 Toyota Avalon XLS. My error code came up with P0330 Knock Sensor 2 circuit malfunction. I have seen some other videos showing one harness with 2 knock sensors on end. I just watched yours & seemed much simpler & no need to jack car up or lift. I am trying to do a DIY because of finances. Did I see correctly one sensor & harness or wire? I am going to watch again. As this seems like something I can do. ? Appreciate any help you can tell me.

[@KINGREED-NYC]

HiClint Is this sensor consider upstream or downstream?

[@ClintHolland]

KING REED this is the upstream sensor.

[@MrKPolka]

Are both O2 sensors in the engine bay regardless of the make and models for these?

[@ClintHolland]

Both upstream ones are. The downstream one is not.

[@lebronjordan802]

What is the torque specification?

[@ClintHolland]

I can't find the exact torque but the specs for a similar model are to hand tighten and then go approximately 1/2 to 3/4 a turn more or 35-45NM.

[@bennymanrique4870]

Thanks for you videos really helpful

[@angelajustinianorobertson9398]

thank u so much saved me sum money the downstream is what im going to pay for now but i have an 1999 es300 the placeing is different then the 98 right? it sits at the top but not to the side like yours right???

[@cameronjohnson3154]

thanks man your awesome for this

[@ozgursatilmis2899]

it helped alot.awesome video...very helpful

[@angelajustinianorobertson9398]

is this considered the upstream?

[@ClintHolland]

+Angela Justiniano Yes, this is the upstream one. Upstream is before the catalytic converter and downstream is after.

[@andrewnoronha7872]

I have a code P1153 on my ES300. Is that the error code for the O2 sensor in the video?

[@ClintHolland]

That is correct. P1153 is Bank 2 Sensor 1. How many miles do you have on your car?

[@andrewnoronha7872]

Clint Holland thanks for your quick response. Since it is right under the hood, should be an easy job. I have 156k on my car.

[@ClintHolland]

It's not too hard. However my advice is to replace both your upstream sensors if you have that many miles.

[@andrewnoronha7872]

Clint, replacing the sensor in the video seems easy. Do you have a video of the other upstream sensor?

[@ClintHolland]

Yep, check this one out. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PdaK2Yf6tlias

[@reaganabraham1528]

Thank you for this video! Do you think the placement of the bank 2 sensor 1 will the same on a 2005 ES330?

[@ClintHolland]

It depends on what you mean by the same. Bank # and sensor # mean about the same thing across any vehicle. General rules are the following. Bank 1 means on the side with cylinder one and bank 2 means on the side with cylinder 2. Sensor 1 means closer to the engine. Sensor 2 means after the catalytic converter. These are general rules so there are exceptions.

[@reaganabraham1528]

@@ClintHolland Thank you for clarifying and thank you for making this video. It helped me change my bank 2 sensor 1 on my 2005 ES330. It was at the same position as the one in this video.

[@derickgillispie1396]

What sensor did you go with? Brand wise ?

[@ClintHolland]

99% of the time I go with Bosch.

[@derickgillispie1396]

@@ClintHolland Ty I went with denso but Bosch are just as good that’s for your input and video

[@KINGREED-NYC]

Hi Clint..I was told to use a O2 socket to install or you damage sensor..is this true????

[@ClintHolland]

Depends on the location. If you can use a wrench then you are fine. The main components of a O2 socket are a slot so the wires can stick through and some have a rubber support piece as well. Just be careful and you should be fine but they are made of ceramic and you can break them if you aren't careful.

[@3genac]

I've seen videos calling this one the Bank 1 sensor 2. I need a "left front air fuel ratio" O2 sensor. It's "upstream" -- before the catalytic converter -- but I believe it's against the firewall. I've seen no video describing such. I believe my error code is P1190. I have a 2001 Camry V6 3L. There are 2 upstream and 2 downstream sensors. If possible, post a video showing location of both upstream sensors. Thanks! RMO

[@Jusderrick]

Is this the air/fuel ratio sensor? Because when I called the part store they was saying it's no such thing as a upstream o2 sensor

[@ClintHolland]

What year and model vehicle are you working on Derrick?

[@Jusderrick]

Clint Holland 2000 Lexus es300

[@ClintHolland]

The 2000 absolutely does have an O2 sensor. My only guess is that whoever you called is calling it an air/fuel sensor instead of an O2 sensor, which isn't that uncommon. They are somewhat known by both terms and many mechanics use them interchangeable. They both do very similar things so I can understand the confusion. However, if you look on autozone you will clearly see they sell part number 13540, which is the O2 sensor for a 2000 Lexus ES300. Also, Chapter 6, Section 11 of the Haynes manual also discusses it having an o2 sensor as well. Either way, we are both probably describing the same thing. To say it has an air/fuel sensor and not an o2 sensor is quite frankly, pedantic.

[@Jusderrick]

Clint Holland it's a 2000 Lexus es300

[@Jusderrick]

Clint Holland it looked just like this sensor I wish I could take a pic of it. Bc once I changed it my check engine light came back on. So, I have no idea what the hell is going on. Is this upstream or downstream

[@KINGREED-NYC]

thanks Clint! so the one in rear of engine by firewall is considered downstream.

[@ClintHolland]

What year ES300 are you referring to?

[@KINGREED-NYC]

98

[@ClintHolland]

Then you are correct. The one near the firewall is the downstream, or heated O2 sensor.

[@valeromero973]

How do you determine which sensor is giving the P0606 on a 2007 Camry w/156K miles???

[@ClintHolland]

A 606 error typically indicates a problem with your ECM, not your sensors? What makes you think it is the sensors?

[@valeromero973]

Clint Holland Per www.iatn.net/forums/13/55176/toyota-p0606-dont-replace-the-ecm

[@ClintHolland]

My opinion at 156K miles would be to just replace them all. It wouldn't hurt anything and there is a good chance that it would improve your gas mileage. While they may work just fine up to and over 100k miles the general industry consensus is they should be replaced between 50 and 100k miles. That's what I would do.

[@valeromero973]

Clint Holland Replacing all of them did cross my mind actually. Thanks for the help.

[@noahholland2281]

Thank you so much it really helps

[@ClintHolland]

+neo nuclear noah (neonuclearnoah) Glad I could help.

[@latashaallmond66]

03 Lexus es300 bank 2 senor 1 location Clint Holland 2003

[@EGlamm]

Thanks for the video tutorial.

[@jessepinzon1736]

Very helpful! Thanks!

[@FarhanKhan-cs9cr]

I have the same engine in Avalon 2002 225000 miles I full the tank in the whole tank it's gave around 8 10 mile per gallon there was a engine sign but from last 2 week I don't see any misfire or when I switch on at that time no engine sign

[@ClintHolland]

I am not sure I understand. Can you clarify what problem you are having?

[@GATORBUBS]

Oh man you're so helpful

[@angelajustinianorobertson9398]

what kind of wrench do i need

[@ClintHolland]

+Angela Justiniano It's a 7/8. Hope that helps.

[@tassoumaate3293]

I REALLY appreciate your video. How about (Bank 1, Sensor 1)? That's for the same car on the video Lexus es300 97

[@ClintHolland]

+Askkif Here you go. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5PdaK2Yf6tlias

[@mtheory1999]

Thank you!

[@hmongremark2686]

I have P0125 code for 1999 Toyota Camry V6 (Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control). Does anyone know the problem is the front or rear upstream one oxygen sensor?

[@ClintHolland]

Is that the only code you are getting? Usually that code means a bad thermostat or the temperature sensor but if combined with other codes it can mean something entirely different.

[@hmongremark2686]

Clint Holland, P0125 is the only code I get. Thank you very much for your response. I hope this will help me solve the problem.

[@ClintHolland]

Is it safe to assume the car is not running hot when you drive it?

[@hmongremark2686]

Temperature does not rise high on the dashboard. I believe the problem might be the thermostat because I keep adding coolant to the reservoir.

[@ClintHolland]

If it isn't running hot, I doubt it is the thermostat. I would more suspect the coolant temperature sensor.

[@angelajustinianorobertson9398]

lol nevermind it does sit to the side like yours and.its easy to get to thanks

[@soldanovht]

great thanks

[@rkgsd]

That's pretty much nothing compared to the downstream 02 sensor.

[@youslappedme]

Doesn't matter whether it's upstream or downstream replace them both they're cheap to buy now and only like 40 bucks to put them in...

[@ClintHolland]

Amen. If any one of them is bad, just replace them all and enjoy the better gas mileage.