Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0144 Mercedes
O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0144 Mercedes definition:
The catalytic converter is used to lower harmful emissions. To ensure proper operation, there is an O2 sensor located behind the catalyst that monitors the oxygen content of the exhaust after the cat. The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) then compares the post-cat reading to the pre-cat readings to determine if the catalyst is working properly. A P0144 Mercedes definition:a fault at the post-cat o2 sensor, indicating that the signal voltage is too high. The o2 sensor is a four wire sensor. Two wires are dedicated to the heating element and two wires are dedicated to the sensor. The heating element should have battery voltage on one wire with key on engine off and ground should be present on the other. The PCM supplies a reference voltage to the o2 sensor which the sensor varies according to oxygen content in the exhaust. It is capable of varying between approximately 0.1 and 0.9 volts. This variance in the voltage is monitored by the PCM. The PCM also supplies a ground to the sensor. P0144 Mercedes means that the voltage was too high on the signal circuit.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0144 Mercedes
Symptoms of a P0144 Mercedes DTC may include: MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on Engine loses power and misses intermittently May exhibit loss of fuel efficiency
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0144 Mercedes
Potential causes of an P0144 Mercedes code include: Bad o2 sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 3) Wiring in contact with exhaust components Engine running rich (If other codes are present) Holes in exhaust near Bank 1 Sensor 3 Short to voltage on signal circuit Bad PCM
Possible Solutions
Start the engine and observe the Bank 1 Sensor 3 (a.k.a. 1/3) o2 sensor voltage. You may need to raise the idle up until the o2 sensor starts switching. If it is stuck high, or close to 1 volt and the voltage doesn’t vary, then check for a good ground on both the heater element and the sensor. Also check that the heater element is being supplied good battery voltage. No heater operation can cause a sluggish sensor. If the grounds are good and the battery voltage is present, then jumper the sensor’s signal wire to the sensor’s ground wire. Now the scan tool should read low or near zero volts. If it does, the wiring is good. Replace the bank 1/3 o2 sensor. If jumpering the signal wire to the ground doesn’t lower the voltage, then check the o2 sensor wiring harness. Make sure there is no contact with hot exhaust components. Ensure good wiring harness connections. If the wiring checks out, then reperform the previous wiring harness checks at the PCM connector. If now the 1/3 o2 sensor reading drops, then there is a wiring problem that isn’t visible. Open the harness and visually inspect the wiring for problems. But if the result is the same, then the PCM may be bad.
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Mercedes-Benz:
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL500,2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4Matic,2013 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG,2013 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Concept,2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG,2013 Mercedes-Benz G550,2013 Mercedes-Benz G350 Bluetec,2013 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2013 Mercedes-Benz E300 BlueTEC Hybrid,2013 Mercedes-Benz Citan,2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake,2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG Sport,2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 CDI,2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Wagon,2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 CDI,2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG,2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class,2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz Vito,2011 Mercedes-Benz Viano,2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman Guard,2011 Mercedes-Benz R-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz F125 Concept,2011 Mercedes-Benz E550 Cabriolet,2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 Cabriolet,2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 4Matic Wagon,2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class L,2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL500,2011 Mercedes-Benz CL-Class,2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520,2011 Mercedes-Benz B55 Concept,2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL,2011 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept,2010 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG,2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG,2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHYBRID,2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,2010 Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid,2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class,2010 Mercedes-Benz GL550,2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate,2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG,2010 Mercedes-Benz E550 Coupe,2010 Mercedes-Benz E550,2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 Coupe,2010 Mercedes-Benz E350,2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,2010 Mercedes-Benz Biome Concept,2010 Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell,2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz M-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG,2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 280,2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC,2009 Mercedes-Benz B-Class,2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class,2008 Mercedes-Benz SL,2008 Mercedes-Benz SLR,2008 Mercedes-Benz R-Class,2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG,2008 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG,2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class,2007 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz S 600 Guard,2007 Mercedes-Benz S 500 4MATIC,2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz S550,2007 Mercedes-Benz R 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz G-Class,2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 600,2007 Mercedes-Benz CL 500,2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG,2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CGI,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 600,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 500,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL 350,2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG SS,2006 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz R500,2006 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz ML500,2006 Mercedes-Benz ML350,2006 Mercedes-Benz GL 420 CDI,2006 Mercedes-Benz GL450,2006 Mercedes-Benz GL-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz E-Class,2006 Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG,2006 Mercedes-Benz B200 CDI,2006 Mercedes-Benz B150,2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350,2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS500,2005 Mercedes-Benz CLK350,2005 Mercedes-Benz AClass
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