How do I fix error code P0141?

What repairs can fix the P0141 code?

1. Clearing the fault codes and performing a road test to try and verify a failure.
2. Replacing the O2 sensor for bank 1 sensor 2.
3. Repairing or replacing the wiring or connection to the O2 sensor for bank 1 sensor 2.
4. Replacing the fuse to the heater circuit for the O2 sensor heater circuit.

Can you drive with P0141?

Issue Severity: MODERATE– Extended driving with this code can cause internal engine damage. Repair Urgency: Get this code fixed as soon as possible. Diagnosis: It is important to complete the entire diagnostic process when diagnosing the P0141 code.

What does engine code P0141 mean?

Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction
DTC P0141 stands for “Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 2).” It indicates that there’s a problem with the heater circuit of engine bank 1’s downstream O2 sensor. Your car’s PCM tests the oxygen sensors’ heater circuits for integrity.

What is O2 heater circuit bank 2 sensor 2?

This code means that the bank 2 sensor 2 oxygen sensor is not warming up properly due a problem in the oxygen sensor heater circuit. Vehicle emissions could be increased due to this problem.

Is P0141 serious?

Is Code P0141 Serious? A P0141 code is among the least serious engine codes you can have. No matter the underlying issue, a P0141 code will never progress to a more serious engine issue. However, the most significant concern in leaving a P0141 code unaddressed is that the check engine light will always stay on.

Where is the heater control circuit bank 2 sensor 2?

Bank 2 is the side of the engine that does not contain the #1 cylinder. The oxygen sensor 2 located on this bank is also known as the downstream oxygen sensor because it is located after the catalytic converter.

What is a HO2S heater control circuit bank 1 sensor 2?

Sensor 2, referred to as the downstream sensor, is after the catalytic converter while bank 1 points to the side where the cylinder #1 is located. Most modern vehicles use a heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) that has a heating element that quickly brings the sensor to operating temperatures.

Is bank 2 sensor 1 left or right?

By definition, Bank 2 refers to the side of an engine with the cylinder firing orders 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12. It is the opposite of the B1S1 (Bank 1 Sensor 1) location….Bank 2 Locations.

Vehicle	Bank 2 Sensor 1 Location
Land Rover Defender	Left-hand side, before the catalytic converter