Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0166 Porsche
O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0166 Porsche definition:
The rear heated oxygen sensor (or sensor 3 for some vehicles), after three way catalyst (manifold), monitors the oxygen level in the exhaust gas on each bank. Even if switching characteristics of the heated oxygen sensor 1 are shifted, the air-fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric, by the signal from the heated oxygen sensor 3. This sensor is made of ceramic zirconia. The zirconia generates voltage from approximately 1V in richer conditions to 0V in leaner conditions. Under normal conditions the heated oxygen sensor 3 is not used for engine control operation.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0166 Porsche
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – High Fuel Consumption – Excessive Smoke from Exhaust
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0166 Porsche
– Harness or connectors (The sensor circuit is open or shorted) – Rear heated oxygen sensor (Bank 2) may be faulty The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: Current amperage in the rear heated oxygen sensor heater circuit is out of the normal range. (An improper voltage drop signal is sent to ECM through the rear heated oxygen sensor heater
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Porsche:
2013 Porsche Cayenne,2013 Porsche Boxster S,2013 Porsche Boxster,2013 Porsche 911,2012 Porsche Panamera,2012 Porsche 911,2011 Porsche 911,2010 Porsche Panamera,2010 Porsche Cayenne,2010 Porsche 911 GT3,2009 Porsche 911,2008 Porsche Cayenne,2008 Porsche Boxster,2008 Porsche 911,2007 Porsche Cayman,2007 Porsche Cayman,2007 Porsche Boxster,2007 Porsche Boxster,2007 Porsche 911,2006 Porsche 911,2005 Porsche Boxster S,2005 Porsche Boxster,2005 Porsche 911,2004 Porsche 911,2003 Porsche 911
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