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P1159

P1159

02 Sensor Circuit

Diagnostic conditions

- Battery positive voltage between 10 V and 16 V
- Oxygen sensor heating switched on for at least 120 seconds
- Exhaust temperature between 200 °C and 800 °C

Possible cause of fault
- Oxygen sensor faulty

Affected pins
DME control module connector II, pin 11 and oxygen sensor jack, bank 1, pin 3
DME control module connector II, pin 17 and oxygen sensor jack, bank 1, pin 4

Diagnosis/troubleshooting

NOTE:
Do not use contact spray on the oxygen sensor plug connections as this may cause irreparable damage to the wiring (contamination of the oxygen sensor via the reference air channel).