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PowertrainP0037

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

39 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 39

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0037Rear oxygen sensor heater short to low voltage BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
BMWP0037Short circuit to negative BrandPowertrain
BYDP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0037O2 sensor heater BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0037Downstream oxygen sensor heating control BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0037Rear oxygen sensor heater short to low voltage BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0037HO2S ogrevalno vezje nizko banka 1 senzor 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
GMP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
HondaP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
MahindraP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0037Oxygen sensor heater circuit low (bank 1 sensor 2) BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
OpelP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0037O2 sensor heater BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0037Oxygen sensor heater low BrandPowertrain
SaabP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 BrandPowertrain
SmartP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0037HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2) BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0037Rear oxygen sensor heater short to low voltage BrandPowertrain
TataP0037Oxygen Sensor 2 - Bank 1 - Heater Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0037Downstream oxygen sensor heater short to low voltage BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0037Oxygen (Lambda) sensor B1 S2: heating circuit: short to ground; Open or short to plus BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0037 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP003700Der Ausgang für Heizung der Lambdasonde 2 (Zylinderreihe 1) hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP003700If λ sensor heater control circuit is open or short to ground for 5 sec. under rear λ sensor heater control condition, ECM sets DTC. This fault is caused by open or short to ground in heater control circuit of rear λ sensor or defected lambda sensor unit BrandPowertrain
SsangYongP003700HO2S heater circuit low (bank 1 / sensor 2) BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP003711Der Ausgang für Heizung der Lambdasonde 2 (Zylinderreihe 1) hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Es liegt ein Kurzschluss nach Masse vor. BrandPowertrain

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