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P0138

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SYMPTOM
P0138 - 1/2 O2 SENSOR SHORTED TO VOLTAGE

WHEN MONITORED
With the ignition key ON.

SET CONDITION
The engine running for more than 2 minutes and coolant temperature above 176 °F. The oxygen sensor signal voltage is above 1.2 volts for 30 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- O2 sensor 1/2 signal circuit shorted to voltage
- O2 sensor 1/2 connector and harness intermittent defect
- O2 sensor 1/2 connector and harness observable defect
- O2 sensor 1/2 defective
- PCM connector observable defect