Home / OBD-II Codes / P0167
OBD-II Code

P0167 — Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction Bank 2 Sensor 3

The heater circuit of oxygen sensor B2S3 is not operating

System Engine
Severity Low
Safe to drive? Yes, with caution
Advanced scanner Not necessarily

What does code P0167 mean?

The heater circuit of oxygen sensor B2S3 is not operating

Common symptoms

  • Cold start issues
  • high fuel consumption during startup

Possible causes

  • Damaged internal heater resistance
  • blown system fuse
  • broken wiring

Initial recommendation

Check fuse, repair wiring and replace oxygen sensor.

Safety notice

This information is for guidance only and does not replace a physical vehicle inspection or diagnosis by a qualified mechanic. If the vehicle has severe power loss, smoke, a fuel odor, overheating, brake or steering problems, or any unsafe behavior, avoid driving it and seek professional inspection.

Analyze this code with MecaOBD

Use the app to combine code P0167 with your vehicle's actual symptoms for more complete diagnostic guidance.

Go to the app View more codes