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P0161

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SYMPTOM
P0161-2/2 O2 SENSOR HEATER FAILURE

TEST NOTE
This symptom is diagnosed using the test P0135-1/1 O2 SENSOR HEATER FAILURE.

WHEN MONITORED
With battery voltage greater than 9 volts, at a cold start, ECT less than 147 °F, battery temperature sensor equal to or less than 27 °F, and engine at idle for at least 12 seconds.

SET CONDITION
O2 sensor voltage greater than 3 volts for 60 to 240 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Intermittent condition
- O2 heater element
- O2 sensor heater feed circuit open
- O2 sensor heater ground circuit open
- O2 sensor heater control circuit shorted to ground
- PCM