OBD2 P0052

P0052

Technical Definition:

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 2 – Sensor 1)

Trouble Code: P0052
Address: 0x0052
System: Powertrain
Subsystem: Fuel & Air metering, Auxiliary emission controls
Technical Description:

Possible Causes:
  • A short in the heater circuit in the sensor
  • A failed O2 sensor heater
  • Wiring/connectors broken/frayed leading to sensor and/or relay
  • Failed PCM/ECM

Possible Symptoms:

HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1

Possible Solutions:
  • check for 12 volts at the heater circuit feed (hint: unplug the sensor and check at the wiring connector to do this measurement)
  • check the ground circuit for continuity
  • measure the resistance of the heater circuit (done on the sensor itself)
  • measure the resistance and voltage of the wiring

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Diagnostic Step:

Tech Notes:

– Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 2 Sensor 1 harness is open shorted to ground
– Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 2 Sensor 1 circuit poor electrical connection
– Faulty Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 2 Sensor 1
– Heated Oxygen Sensor (H2OS) Bank 2 Sensor 1 circuit fuse
– Faulty Engine Control Module (ECM)

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