What is engine code P0130?
Your Engine Control Module (ECM) uses the voltage levels provided by your O2 sensors to regulate your engine’s air/fuel mixture. If you are seeing code P0130, it means that the O2 sensor before your catalytic converter on bank 1 is malfunctioning.
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What is engine code P0130?
Your Engine Control Module (ECM) uses the voltage levels provided by your O2 sensors to regulate your engine’s air/fuel mixture. If you are seeing code P0130, it means that the O2 sensor before your catalytic converter on bank 1 is malfunctioning.
Which O2 sensor is P0130?
bank 1, oxygen sensor 1
P0130 is the OBD-II generic code describing an issue with the bank 1, oxygen sensor 1 (HO2S B1 S1). It indicates that the engine computer (ECM) is not detecting proper activity from the sensor. This will cause your ECM to turn a light on and change engine management strategies which will affect fuel economy.
How do I fix P0133 code?
What repairs can fix the P0133 code?
- Usually a replacement of the oxygen sensor will fix the P0133 code.
- At times the sensor itself will not be causing the code P0133, so a technician must check for other faults such as vacuum leaks, a dirty mass air flow sensor, or leaks in the exhaust system.
Can you drive with a P0133 code?
Like with most O2 sensor problems, you can most likely keep driving with a P0133 code, but you’ll want to get it fixed. You’ll be using more fuel and won’t have a chance of passing an emissions test if required in your area.
What causes a P0133 code?
Code P0133 is triggered when the voltage output that your O2 sensor is meant to send to your ECM does not change quick enough in relation to the air to fuel ratio when you press on the gas pedal.
Where is oxygen sensor located?
These sensors are always located in the exhaust gas flow of your vehicle. Most cars have one O2 sensor located close to the engine, typically in the exhaust manifold. Some cars have two O2 sensors or more, and the second Oxygen sensor is typically installed behind the catalytic converter.
Can I drive with P0137 code?
Diagnosis: Driving with trouble code P0137 is acceptable but only for a short period of time. Driving with this code for an elongated period of time could result in greater engine damage if it is being caused by a lean air/fuel ratio.
