What's the average cost to fix a sensor on a 99 Toyota Solara?

Question

I'm being quoted 350 to have the job done. Is that a normal tag price?

it's a O2 sensor apparently and i'm being charged 350 dollars to do the job completely. Am i being overcharged?

Answer 1

I thought it was closer to eleventy billion.

Answer 2

You don't say what size engine you have, but generally a Toyota O2 sensor sells for around $200 retail. The mechanic is going to charge you for diagnosing the problem, installing the sensor, and standing behind his work. Since he has a costly shop with equipment, he also has to make enough profit to cover his overhead. I would say that $350 is reasonable. You might be able to get it done for $50 less, but if someone charged $400, I would not be shocked. The O2 sensor is an emission part, but it does affect your fuel economy and driveability.

Answer 3

My experience and guess will tell you that's a very reasonable price. Toyota manufacture's their vehicles with two different 02 sensors for 98+ Camry's and Solara's. One's a regular old 02 sensor that doesn't cost much, but the Camry's have always had problems with the other sensor going out early around 50-100k miles. That's the air/fuel ratio sensor. This sensor is expensive for what it does, but for a sensor that is necessary for proper drivability, I wouldn't get anything else but OEM Toyota part.

Answer 4

i'd fairly propose you to get a 2d opinion. A catalytic converter isn't something that is going incorrect very frequently. i'd be very a great deal surprised if it surpassed off on 2003 Toyota Matrix. Taking it to the Toyota broking may fee extra in line with hour besides the undeniable fact that it is no longer $1300. If it became the catalytic converter the motorized vehicle would run demanding and shortage acceleration. The examine engine isn't a severe difficulty its telling you that the motorized vehicle is operating wealthy and doubtless needs some adjustment. Its no longer the catalytic converter. do not substitute it !

Answer 5

Depends on what sensor it is, and how much labor to get to it to change it. An oxygen sensor is a matter of unplug, unscrew, replace and plug back in--wouldn't be much, parts plus maybe a half hour. Brake sensor where you have to pull the wheel and remove the pads would take longer and cost more.

Answer 6

what kind of sensor? There's many kinds, ya know!
if you know what kind of sensor it is, punch the data in on autozone.com and see how much they charge for the part alone. Call another auto shop (NOT a dealer) and ask them how much an hour do they charge in labor, and about how much would it cost to replace the ____ sensor, if you provide the part. THEN you can see if you're getting overcharged or not.

Answer 7

not really a o2 sensor is 150 - 245 depending if its a california car or not the labor time is an 11/2

Answer 8

YES