PCM P0161 H C : code help please
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PCM P0161 H C : code help please
I got a check engine light today (naturally right before the 3 day weekend) and pulled the above code. It is the only code that came up with no symptoms that I can tell. The code is for " P0161 Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2-B"
So the question is, should I drive the car this weekend (its my only car), watching for other codes, or keep it in the garage. I have had numerous computer problems in the past (control module failures) so I don't feel too stressed about it, and when I called the dealer the technician said it would probably be OK if that was the only code.
Any thoughts?
TIA
Pete
So the question is, should I drive the car this weekend (its my only car), watching for other codes, or keep it in the garage. I have had numerous computer problems in the past (control module failures) so I don't feel too stressed about it, and when I called the dealer the technician said it would probably be OK if that was the only code.
Any thoughts?
TIA
Pete
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Re: PCM P0161 H C : code help please (Dr. Z)
HI there,
Yes, your car will be fine if you drive it. This code is only telling your that your heating element within your o2 sensor is not working, and it most likely will be changed when you see your technician.
It only affects reactivity of the sensor, when starting the car cold.
Besttoyou, and dont worry, your fine, c4c5 :crazy:
Yes, your car will be fine if you drive it. This code is only telling your that your heating element within your o2 sensor is not working, and it most likely will be changed when you see your technician.
It only affects reactivity of the sensor, when starting the car cold.
Besttoyou, and dont worry, your fine, c4c5 :crazy:
