P0162

O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Deteriorating fuel economy
Reduced catalytic converter efficiency

Causes

Open or short circuit in the oxygen sensor circuit
Oxygen sensor malfunction (Bank 2, Sensor 3)
Wiring harness damage
Malfunction of the catalytic converter
Problems with power or grounding of the sensor

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Check the connections and contacts of the sensor
Test the oxygen sensor with a multimeter
If necessary, replace the oxygen sensor
Check the condition of the catalytic converter

Related codes

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