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P0160 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2)

Generic (OBD-II) interpretation in the TuningBot DTC database.

P · PowertrainEmissionsOBD2

What P0160 means

P0160

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2) Generic · emissions Data confidence 90%

The control module detected no activity on the O2 Sensor where a changing signal was expected.

Symptoms

MIL illuminated
Possible increased fuel consumption
Possible unstable idle

Possible causes

Wiring
H028
ECM

Recommended checks

Read live sensor voltage/current and heater status
Inspect wiring and connectors
Check for exhaust leaks near the sensor
Check fuel trim values for upstream mixture faults

Related and nearby codes

P01 range

P0100 P0101 P0102 P0103 P0104 P0105 P0106 P0107 P0108 P0109 P010A P010B P010C P010D P010E P010F P0110 P0111

How to read P0160

Powertrain: engine, transmission and driveline systems.

Generic SAE-standard code: same meaning on every make.

160

Specific fault index within the subsystem.

Frequently asked questions about P0160

What does P0160 mean?

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 2). The control module detected no activity on the O2 Sensor where a changing signal was expected.

Is P0160 generic or manufacturer-specific?

P0160 is a generic OBD-II code: it has the same meaning on every make and model that follows the SAE standard.

Can TuningBot remove P0160 at file level?

If the fault logic lives in the ECU calibration, yes: our DTC Removal file service disables the specific fault entry and, where the ECU needs it, corrects the checksum too. Not sure whether your case qualifies? Request a free assessment and our engineers will check your ECU file.

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