OBD Guide

P1166

Air/Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Heater Circuit Malfunction

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased level of harmful emissions

Causes

  • Air/fuel ratio sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor heating circuit
  • Damage to the sensor wiring harness
  • Heating circuit fuse or relay failure
  • Problems with the engine control unit (ECU)

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the sensor and its connector
  2. Check the integrity of the sensor heating circuit
  3. Check the fuse and relay of the heating circuit
  4. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the engine control unit

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