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P0132 - O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
An oxygen sensor circuit issue was detected.
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Code Overview
An oxygen sensor circuit issue was detected.
Common Causes
- Failing upstream oxygen sensor on bank 1 sensor 1
- Engine running rich from a separate fuel-control problem
- Short to voltage in the sensor circuit
- Sensor contamination affecting the reading
Symptoms
- Check-engine light with rich-running behavior
- Loaded-up idle or hesitation
- Poor fuel economy
Diagnostic Steps
- Check for rich-running or injector-related companion faults first
- Inspect the bank 1 sensor 1 harness for shorting or heat damage
- Watch upstream sensor voltage behavior on the scan tool
- Confirm the engine is not actually running rich before replacing the sensor
Repair Difficulty
Moderate
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