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P0133 - O2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION P0133 - O2 Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
P0133 - O2 CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE (BANK 1, SENSOR 1)
| Description: | The heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) monitor checks the HO2S frequency and amplitude. If during testing the frequency and amplitude fall below a calibrated limit, the test fails. | |||
| Possible Causes: |
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Access the HO2S test results from the Generic OBD-II menu to verify the DTC. | |||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory | |
| All | - | - | refer to PINPOINT TEST DW . | |
RENDER: 1.0x
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