As Slow said. Do it yourself. It can be done in a suit.

 

Is this TSB for all s2k's?

 

Just buy the tie wrap part at do it yourself. It takes minutes. The part number is in this thread. The map sensor is only replaced if its pins are already worn.

 

Just about. It looks like the newer '05s have been updated.

See -->TSB 04-073 Intermittent Hesitation During Hard Acceleration

 

Well I bought the new sensor/tie wrap/holder deal. Installed it. It really doesn't seem like it will do anything after all as the tie doesn't tighten with any real force. Tried to pull it nice and tight, and the tie just clicks back. Is it designed to only have a few ounces of tension? Or did I get a lemon? Noticed the transition to vtec seems much smoother now. Perhaps it needs a little break in to get back to the kick of engagement. Anyone have any thoughts?

 

The tie just needs to be on there good and tight. Hold the part you push the flat piece through. Don't let it move, at all. Now pull on the flat piece with a pair of pliers. Don't pull to hard or it will brake and you will have to get a new tie.

If I remember the correctly, the plug has a rubber seal that slightly compresses when the connector is connected. The tie just maintains a constant pressure on the plug. This helps in preventing any axial and radial movement. The less the plug moves, the better conductivity it will have, and maintain. That's the reason for the TSB.

Nothing needs to be broken in.

 

I'll try to be more clear. I've installed the tie wrap holder, threaded the tie through the hole for it, pulled it tight, and it does not stay tight. It backs away back through the lock with audible clicking, but stays secure once it's backed away a bit. It would seem it's designed to keep the plug from disengaging, not to keep the plug tightly seated. Anyone put one of these on? And did your tie wrap lock up tightly?

 

That's not the O2 probe and we don't want to hear about it.

 

Great info. That's just what I needed to know. Thank you

 

Wow you guys are so dirty!