Possible causes
– Faulty Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1
– Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 harness is open or shorted
– Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 circuit poor electrical connection
– Inappropriate fuel pressure
– Faulty fuel injectors
– Intake air leaks may be faulty
– Exhaust gas leaks
– Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 harness is open or shorted
– Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 circuit poor electrical connection
– Inappropriate fuel pressure
– Faulty fuel injectors
– Intake air leaks may be faulty
– Exhaust gas leaks
Tech description
Replacing the Rear Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 usually takes care of the problem.
When is the obd code mean?
The P0140 code is set when the voltage signal sent from the sensor to the Engine Control Module is constant.
Symptoms
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– High Fuel Consumption
– Excessive Smoke from Exhaust
– High Fuel Consumption
– Excessive Smoke from Exhaust
P0140 PONTIAC OBD Code Description