Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0162
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
The ECU detects an electrical fault in the heater circuit of the downstream O2 sensor on bank 2. Heater current out of range — open or shorted heater element, blown fuse, or wiring fault.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number1 / 62
Possible causes
- Heater element open high
- Heater fuse blown medium
Symptoms
- Check engine light on after several drive cycles
- Slightly increased fuel consumption during cold start
- Delayed entry into closed-loop fuel control
- Failed emissions inspection (lambda readiness)
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–300 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–1.5 h
- Component: oxygen sensor b2s2
- Component: oxygen sensor heater fuse
- Component: oxygen sensor heater wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012