P0160
O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 2 Sensor 2
Generic code
Fuel and Air Metering
Medium severity
Moderate repair
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What P0160 means
- “The fault code P0160 indicates that there is an issue with the oxygen sensor circuit for bank 2 sensor 2. This may cause the engine to run poorly or not start at all.”
Possible symptoms
- Illuminated check engine light
- Poor fuel economy
- Rough idle or stalling
- Reduced engine power or acceleration
Possible causes
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Open or short circuit in the wiring
- Faulty engine control module (ECM)
- Failed catalytic converter
Related parts
- Oxygen Sensor: This is one of the parts that fails very commonly. It measures the amount of oxygen to ensure proper combustion. Problems in the Oxygen Sensor lead to poor fuel economy
Possible solutions
- Replace the oxygen sensor
- Check and repair any damaged wiring or connections
- Replace the engine control module (ECM) if necessary
- Replace the catalytic converter if necessary
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