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DTC P0141: HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR HEATER CIRCUIT FAULT Lexus RX I

CAUTIONIf ECM replacement is instructed in following testing, always ensure ECM harness connectors and ground circuit are okay. If either are suspect, repair and repeat testing to confirm ECM malfunction. If ECM is replaced, ECM must be programmed with proper ignition key code for engine immobilizer system. For programming procedures, see COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION.

Note. Bank No. 1 refers to bank which includes cylinder No. 1. Bank No. 2 refers to bank without cylinder No. 1. Heated oxygen sensor No. 1 refers to sensor closest to engine block. Heated oxygen sensor No. 2 refers to sensor furthest away from engine block.

Circuit Description

Heated oxygen sensor monitors exhaust gas oxygen content and delivers an input signal to ECM. ECM uses input signal to determine fuel injection system operation. Heated oxygen sensors include a heater. DTC is set when heated oxygen sensor heater current draw exceeds 2 amps or heated oxygen sensor heater current draw is .25 amp or less when heater operates. Possible causes are

  1. Open or short in heated oxygen sensor circuit.
  2. Faulty heated oxygen sensor No. 2 heater.
  3. Faulty ECM.

Diagnostic Aids

Using scan tool, read freeze frame data. Freeze frame records engine conditions when malfunction is detected.