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DTC P0153 - O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
2021 Ford Edge SE, 4WDSECTION DTC P0153 - O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
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DTC DESCRIPTION P0153 - O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE (BANK 2 SENSOR 1)
| Description: | The PCM monitors the universal heated oxygen sensor bank 2, sensor 1 (HO2S21) response time by commanding a calibrated fuel control routine. This routine sets the air to fuel ratio to a calibrated limit to produce a predictable oxygen sensor signal amplitude. This DTC sets when the oxygen sensor signal does not reach the predicted amplitude within a predetermined response time. | ||
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| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST DZ . | ||
RENDER: 1.0x
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