Lamda sensor help needed 2.0 16v raddo

[bosshogg 0]

Time has come to change the lamda sensor,im running rich,plugs sooted up,tailpipe black. My question is

how to change the sensor is it as simple as unplug, then unbolt and fit a new one or do we need VAG equipment to set up.

The wiring was checked and is ok.

[waynos 0]

i wouldnt have thought it would need to be set up, i remember my dads mk3 golf failed its mot on emissions due to the lambda, just swapped it for a new one and it ran perfect after

[bosshogg 0]

cheers for info,last car was a mk2 no worries about lamdas then :D

[jonny-5 0]

I would say the only thing is that sometimes they're a bar steward to undo, my top tip is to use a monkey wrench.

[bosshogg 0]

Should be ok had to remove decat pipe for mot in jan, so hopefully no bad language required.

[nocrap 0]

I'd still give it a good soaking in dismantling lube though...the 3 in 1 stuff that i've got is fantastic.