Opel P0044 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3

Description

OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0044 Opel

HO2S Heater Control Circuit High

What does this mean?

OBD2 Code P0044 Opel definition:
Oxygen Sensors (O2S) or Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) need to reach a minimum operating temperature of 750 degrees F to produce an accurate voltage signal. The faster the heated oxygen sensor reaches that temperature the faster the sensor will start sending an accurate signal to the Engine Control Module (ECM). In order to achieve the require temperature, a heater element is included inside the heated oxygen sensor. The ECM controls the heated oxygen sensor heater element based on signals from the engine coolant temperature and engine load. The ECM controls the heater element circuit by allowing current flow to ground. The ECM monitors the voltage signal received through the heater element circuit and determines the state of the circuit by comparing the voltage detected with the factory specifications.

Symptoms

Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0044 Opel
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

Causes

Possible causes of OBD code P0044 Opel
– Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 1 Sensor 3 circuit open shorted to ground – Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 1 Sensor 3 circuit poor electrical connection – Faulty Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 1 Sensor 3 circuit – Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM) The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0044 Opel is set when the ECM detects an excessively high voltage through the heated oxygen sensor heater circuit

Possible Solutions

HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3 is the generic definition for the P0044 Opel; however your vehicle’s manufacturer may have a different definition and information for the P0044 Opel code.


The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Opel:

2013 Opel Astra OPC,2013 Opel Adam,2012 Opel Zafira Tourer,2012 Opel Combo,2012 Opel Astra GTC,2012 Opel Ampera,2011 Opel Zafira,2011 Opel Meriva,2011 Opel Corsa,2011 Opel Astra,2011 Opel Antara,2010 Opel Insignia,2010 Opel Corsa,2010 Opel Astra,2008 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel GT,2007 Opel Corsa,2007 Opel Astra,2007 Opel Antara,2006 Opel Vectra,2006 Opel Meriva,2006 Opel Astra,2005 Opel Astra,2004 Opel Astra,2003 Opel Signum,2003 Opel Meriva

 

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