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Somehow I ran something big over without realizing it. It ripped off my o2 sensor wire and pretty much fucked the o2 sensor, so I got a CEL. Ran it to my local mechanic who I trust to do things correctly (Chrysler dealer, not Mitsu) and he ran the code. Told me it was the o2 sensor (didn't say which one, but I sorta knew it was the secondary because I could see the wire hanging).

The best price I can find for an OEM secondary o2 sensor is $147 shipped. The Chrysler dealer wants to charge me $175 for the damn secondary o2 sensor shipped in from Mitsu, and my understanding is that this thing dosn't do shit anyways, it just makes sure the cat. converter is working properly. WTF? The one I'm talking about is the one right after the cat that runs up through the car somewhere under the driver seat, I'm pretty sure that was the secondary and not the primary? (somebody please tell me I'm right)

WHY ARE THESE SO GOD DAMN EXPENSIVE? What makes them so special? I realize the primary is important for proper A/F and whatnot, but why make the secondary the same price if it does practically nothing?

Sorry to vent but I just feel like Mitsu is raping me on this, and I don't bend over without atleast a little bit of a rant.