Hermes, did you check to see whether this is covered under the Federal emissions
warranty or California emissions warranty? The dealer is *supposed* to know
this.

For example, see http://www.auto-extended-warranty.com/basics/emmisions/ :
"In California, the time/mileage period of the design and defect provision
exceeds federal standards, remaining in effect for seven years or 70,000 miles,
whichever occurs first, and the time/mileage period of the performance warranty
remains in effect for three years or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first."

Mention this warranty, and make your dealer's service department explain why
your car is or is not covered.

More below.

"Hermes" <eu@nowhere.com> wrote
> "Caroline" <caroline10027remove@earthlink.net> wrote
> > The part sells for $151 + shipping at Majestic online auto parts,
> > http://tinyurl.com/24l62 and $160 + shipping at www.slhonda.com (look
> under
> > engine, exhaust manifold).
>
> Thanks for the info. It seems to be cheaper at www.thepartsbin.com. However,
> under Honda -> 1998 -> CX -> Civic 1.6 CX/DX 3dr -> Fuel Injection ->
> Oxygen Sensor -> Automatic there are three options:
>
> 1) Oxygen Sensor Bosch, price $63.19
> 2) Oxygen Sensor Denso, price $144.03
> 3) Oxygen Sensor OE Connector Bosch, $170.90
>
> But on top of screen it shows "rear (at cat. outlet)". So, probably this
> is not the one I want, right?

I agree these appear to be for the rear and so are not what you want.

I have looked up parts at the "thepartsbin" site in the past, and it seems like
this company simply does not carry as many parts as other sites. You could call
them and double check that they do not carry the front O2 sensor. Alternatively,
here's another site with what appears to be really good bargains:
https://www.automedicsupply.com/inde...et=&ref=Google . It lists two OEM
front Oxygen sensors by Walker and Denso for your car for under $80 each. It has
photos of each sensor. Notice that the universal oxygen sensor for your car is
as Randolph said: You'd have to do some splicing.

I'm just doing a little surfing to find these, in preparation for when I have to
change mine out.

I think if I were you I might call the dealer and also ask who makes the OEM
oxygen sensor they want to sell you. Maybe they'll give you an opinion as to
whether they like Walker or Denso. I really don't know. OTOH, these are not
complicated devices. Barring anyone else commenting on this, I bet you'll be
just fine with either the Walker or Denso. Groups.googling for both didn't turn
up anything negative. I did see a warning about Non-OEM oxygen sensors: Don't
buy them. (I don't feel this way about all non-OEM parts. Probably most of them,
though, after learning the hard way.)

snip
> Thank you very much for the suggestions, I really appreciate!

You're welcome. How many miles are on your Civic? What were the symptoms for
your front oxygen sensor failing? (I have an idea but I'm still interested in
your specific experience.)