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Engine Error

P0163

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 3)

Severity
Low

Symptoms

Check engine light on, failed emissions

Common Causes

  • Short to ground in signal circuit
  • Defective downstream O2 sensor
  • Exhaust leak causing false lean reading
  • Failing catalytic converter

How to Fix

  1. 1 Trace and fix grounded wire
  2. 2 Replace Bank 2 Sensor 3
  3. 3 Repair exhaust system
  4. 4 Test catalyst efficiency
Estimated Repair Cost USD
$100 $350

O2 sensor: $150 - $350