Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0161 Suzuki
O2 Sensor Heater Circuit
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0161 Suzuki 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 Suzuki
There will likely be no obvious symptoms other than MIL illumination.
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0161 Suzuki
A code P0161 Suzuki 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 Suzuki:
2012 Suzuki Swift Sport,2012 Suzuki Splash,2012 Suzuki S-Cross Concept,2012 Suzuki G70 Concept,2011 Suzuki Swift S Concept,2011 Suzuki Swift,2011 Suzuki Kizashi,2010 Suzuki SX4,2010 Suzuki Kizashi,2009 Suzuki Grand Vitara,2009 Suzuki Alto,2008 Suzuki Splash,2008 Suzuki SXForce Concept,2008 Suzuki SX4 Sedan,2008 Suzuki Kizashi,2008 Suzuki Equator,2007 Suzuki XL7,2007 Suzuki SX4,2007 Suzuki Kizashi,2005 Suzuki Swift
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