PowertrainP0136
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
Key terms: Catalytic converter: cleans the exhaust gases · Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · 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
The oxygen sensor after the catalytic converter is not producing a signal the engine computer can rely on.
2Common causes
- Faulty oxygen sensor
- Exhaust leak near the sensor
- Damaged wiring or connector
- Contamination from oil or coolant
- Catalytic converter damage
3Can I drive?
Usually safe to drive. Fuel economy and emissions may be affected; have it checked before an inspection.
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 42
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashok Leyland CV | P0136 | Fuel Pump. ECU. Faulty Component Brand | Powertrain |
| BAIC Motor | P0136 | O2 Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Mercedes-Benz | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| BMW | P0136 | Heater coupling to signal Brand | Powertrain |
| BYD | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Chery | P0136 | Oxygen sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Chrysler | P0136 | Oxygen sensor 1/2 circuit open Brand | Powertrain |
| Daewoo | P0136 | O2 Sensor 2 Open Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Daihatsu | P0136 | O2 sensor system B1S2 Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFS | P0136 | Rear oxygen sensor circuit open Brand | Powertrain |
| DFFX | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| DFXK | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| EOBD | P0136 | O2-sensorcircuit bank 1 sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Ford | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Geely | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| GM | P0136 | Circuito HO2S 2 Bnc.1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Great Wall | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Hafei | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Holden | P0136 | HO2S Circuit Sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Honda | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Hyundai | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Isuzu | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Land Rover | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Maserati | P0136 | O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Circuit Open Brand | Powertrain |
| Mazda | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Mitsubishi | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Nissan | P0136 | Heated oxygen sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Opel | P0136 | Circuito HO2S 2 Bnc.1 Brand | Powertrain |
| Perodua | P0136 | O2 sensor system B1S2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Peugeot | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Porsche | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Proton | P0136 | Oxygen sensor Brand | Powertrain |
| Saab | P0136 | Circuito HO2S 2 Bnc.1 Brand | Powertrain |
| MG (SAIC) | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Brand | Powertrain |
| Smart | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Sprinter | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2) SAE | Powertrain |
| Subaru | P0136 | O2 Sensor Circuit Brand | Powertrain |
| Suzuki | P0136 | HO2S (Bank 1 Sensor 2) circuit malfunction Brand | Powertrain |
| SWM Motor | P0136 | Rear oxygen sensor signal is bad Brand | Powertrain |
| Tata | P0136 | Down Stream O2 Sensor Fault Brand | Powertrain |
| Toyota | P0136 | P0140 Downstream O2 sensor circuit open Brand | Powertrain |
| Volkswagen | P0136 | Oxygen (Lambda) sensor B1 S2: malfunction in circuit; Short to plus Brand | Powertrain |
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 9
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0136 and may be reported by some scan tools.
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | P013600 | Die Lambdasonde 2 (Zylinderreihe 1) hat einen elektrischen Fehler. Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P013600 | Rear wide band oxygen sensor shrot circuit(GND) Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P013611 | Rear wide band oxygen sensor shrot circuit(GND) Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P013612 | Rear wide band oxygen sensor shrot circuit(B+) Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P01361E | Rear wide band oxygen sensor fault Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P013664 | Rear wide band oxygen sensor comparison of both Lambda value and Fuel quantity Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P01367C | Rear wide band oxygen sensor time out Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P013697 | Downstream wide area oxygen sensor signal error - high air/fuel ratio in rich condition Brand | Powertrain |
| SsangYong | P0136F0 | Rear wide band oxygen sensor VS shrot circuit to ground Brand | Powertrain |
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