Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0161 Saab
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0161 Saab definition:
It basically means the PCM detected either an excessive current draw, or an open or short in the circuit powering the oxygen sensor’s heater circuit. This is in reference to the Heated Oxygen Sensor (2) located rear of catalytic converter (Bank 2).
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0161 Saab
There will likely be no obvious symptoms other than MIL illumination.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0161 Saab
A code P0161 Saab may mean that one or more of the following has happened: HO2S heater power circuit open HO2S heater ground circuit open HO2S signal tracking (due to oil or moisture in the connector) HO2S is damaged or has failed PCM has failed
Possible Solutions
Replace HO2 Sensor Repair open or short in power circuit Repair open or short in ground circuit Repair damaged connector due to tracking
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Saab:
2012 Saab 9-5,2012 Saab 9-4X,2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept,2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan,2010 Saab 9-3,2010 Saab 9-3X,2008 Saab Turbo X,2008 Saab 9-X,2008 Saab 9-7X,2008 Saab 9-4X,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2006 Saab 9-7X,2006 Saab 9-5,2006 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-5,2005 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-2,2003 Saab 95,2003 Saab 93
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