Understanding VIN number

[Jim Bowen 1]

Looking for a new Lambda sensor, Was going to go with a Bosch one, seems to be 4 different types

 

1) http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1995/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/exhausts/lambda-sensor/?710441715&1&dcec85e1dae26db12169a5864ad444b38160a388&000210

 

2) http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1995/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/exhausts/lambda-sensor/?710441865&1&2702058b617bd8dece9a6a4a63b5b0ee991556cd&000210

 

3) http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1995/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/exhausts/lambda-sensor/?710441995&1&29f61429b88b586410f6fb091fba17f5a5797a2e&000210

 

4)http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Corrado_2.9_1995/p/car-parts/car-body-parts-and-car-exhaust/exhausts/lambda-sensor/?710770365&1&d09be1a56038ecb8f0ec8a08722fccc3744d81bc&000210

 

If my Vin said wvwzzz50 z SK001125, Which do i need?

 

I also notice some of the lengths are different. Not taken mine off yet, Also in the other infomation there is something about "part 4 spec wire extra install"?

 

Confused and don't want the wrong one

[Jim Bowen 1]

Scrap that, took a chance and ordered one now :lol: Went with No.2

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

OK if I am right you need to look at the SK number

 

when there is a split between parts based on VIN number you need the one that matches your range

 

IE your number 1) says 'VIN to S..000719' which is below your VIN of 1125 - thus not the right one

 

2) says 'VIN from S..000720' but doesn't mention a 'VIN to' figure - this could be the right one as your VIN comes after the 720 stated

 

3) doesn't seem to mention or care about VIN number

 

4) seems to contradict itself as it says 'VIN to 719' but then also 'VIN from 720' - however it also states 'Part detail extra install work req', which implies to me it is a kit of some form maybe

 

probably worth removing your current old one & measuring to be sure

 

or PM Thursdave on here as he works at VW parts & should be able to use his system to give you the correct one

 

I have had similar issues with parts recently as when I ordered a new steering rack for the valver the one that arrived was wrong. it was figured out that the car reg was not enough & there was a split on VIN number which determined a coarse or fine spline

 

hope that helps

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Scrap that, took a chance and ordered one now :lol: Went with No.2

 

lol you must have post that as I was typing my other reply

[Jim Bowen 1]

Cheers, think i have ordered the correct one then.

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Cheers, think i have ordered the correct one then.

 

no problem, happy to try & help

 

out of the 4 id agree with you Jim

 

probably best to measure the old one before you unpack the new one just in case

[Jim Bowen 1]

Can you get the lambda out with cat in place or do i need to remove the cat?

[g0ldf1ng3r 15]

Can you get the lambda out with cat in place or do i need to remove the cat?

 

not sure - I think they screw into the cat from the outside so would hope they unscrew ok

[science 0]

Of the few I've done, most have come out with the cat in place. Depends if it's seized, give it a squirt with penetrating lubricant.

[RFvr6 10]

if you get the vw part number they should be able to cross refer it to their part number, I could have a look for the vw part number if you give me your reg or vin no.

[fendervg 32]

Got mine from VW Classic Parts. Hope it's the right one as I haven't fitted it yet! Worst case scenario I reckon would be having to fit a new loom or plug to it.

[HummuH 10]

I had an issue with identifying the right Lambda recently, no part no's or anything to go with and a mix n'match engine & loom.

 

These guys were very very helpful and sorted me out just in case you get stuck: http://www.lambdapower.co.uk