What does the p0161 code on a car mean?

What does the p0161 code on a car mean?

Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector’s pins. What does this mean? The cost to diagnose the P0161 code is 1.0 hour of labor. The auto repair’s diagnosis time and labor rates vary by location, vehicle’s make and model, and even your engine type.

When does the p0161 code set on ho2s?

When the HO2S voltage goes above or below the bias range threshold, the PCM determines how much time it took. If the PCM detects that the process took too much time for the HO2S to enter into normal operating range, the P0161 code will set.

Where to find OBD1 code on Lexus SC300?

Transmission must be in Neutral position. All accessories must be turned Off. On pre-OBD II models, turn ignition to On, then use a jumper wire to connect terminals TE1 and El of the data link connector, located under the left hand side of the instrument panel. Codes are indicated by the number of flashes of the check engine warning light.

What happens when a Lexus trouble code is not cleared?

If the diagnostic trouble code is not cleared, it will be retained by the ECU and appear along with a new DTC in future trouble codes. If it is necessary to work on engine components requiring removal of the battery ground cable, confirm no DTC’s are stored.

What does a code of p0161 mean?

A code P0161 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: 1 HO2S heater power circuit open 2 HO2S heater ground circuit open 3 HO2S signal tracking (due to oil or moisture in the connector) 4 HO2S is damaged or has failed PCM has failed

Transmission must be in Neutral position. All accessories must be turned Off. On pre-OBD II models, turn ignition to On, then use a jumper wire to connect terminals TE1 and El of the data link connector, located under the left hand side of the instrument panel. Codes are indicated by the number of flashes of the check engine warning light.

If the diagnostic trouble code is not cleared, it will be retained by the ECU and appear along with a new DTC in future trouble codes. If it is necessary to work on engine components requiring removal of the battery ground cable, confirm no DTC’s are stored.

Why is my O2 sensor code po161?

I replace my O2 sen cause I was having PO161 CODE after replacing my O2 sensor the CEL turned-off. 20 miles later PO141 and PO161 came back on. Any idea what is going? I order a replacement O2 SEN part thinking it’s defective.

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