P0162

02 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

DTC P0162, sometimes indicated as P016200 is an OBD diagnostic trouble code indicating a generic fault with the vehicle powertrain (i.e. engine and gearbox). This code identifies an error with the air/fuel mixture causing 02 sensor circuit malfunction (bank 2 sensor 3).

The error code P0162 is set when the PCM detects a malfunction in the bank 2 sensor 3 oxygen sensor. The most common cause of this code is a failed oxygen sensor. Other causes could include a wiring issue, a bad PCM, or a bad fuel pump.
If the code is caused by a failed oxygen sensor, it will need to be replaced. If the code is caused by a wiring issue, the wiring should be checked and repaired as necessary. If the code is caused by a bad PCM or fuel pump, those parts will need to be replaced.

  • P0162: 02 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
  • P0162: O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3
  • P0162: O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 3)
  • P0162: O2 Sensor Circuit
  • P0162: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 3, bank 2 – circuit malfunction
  • P0162: Oxygen sensor (O2S) 3, bank 2 – circuit malfunction
  • P0162 00: Probe signal incorrect? 3 (row of cylinders 2)
  • P0162 00: Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 3, bank 2 - circuit malfunction
  • P0162 00: Oxygen sensor (O2S) 3, bank 2 - circuit malfunction

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