PowertrainP0146

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Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3)

29 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, air and oxygen sensor range, which also includes coolant temperature faults.

2Common causes

Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
Vacuum or intake air leak
Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
Faulty fuel injector
Faulty oxygen sensor
Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed if the engine runs badly or the code keeps returning. Because this range includes coolant temperature sensors, watch the temperature gauge: if it climbs into the red, or the engine overheats 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 29

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3) SAE	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
BMW	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected B1S3 Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P0146	Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S3: No Activity Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P0146	ECU and gateway communication lost Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P0146	Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S3: No Activity Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P0146	Oxygen sensor circuit no activity detected bank 1 sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P0146	Oxygen (Lambda) Sensor B1 S3: No Activity Brand	Powertrain
GM	P0146	Sensor 3, banco 1 Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Holden	P0146	HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3) SAE	Powertrain
Hyundai	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3) SAE	Powertrain
Isuzu	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3) SAE	Powertrain
Land Rover	P0146	O2 sensor circuit no activity detected Brand	Powertrain
Mitsubishi	P0146	Oxygen sensor no activity Brand	Powertrain
Opel	P0146	Sensor 3, banco 1 Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3) SAE	Powertrain
Proton	P0146	Oxygen sensor no activity Brand	Powertrain
Saab	P0146	Sensor 3, banco 1 Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Subaru	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 1 Sensor 3) Brand	Powertrain
Tata	P0146	O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 3 Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P0146	ECU and gateway communication lost 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.

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