P0150 - O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

2021 Ford Explorer XLT, RWDSECTION P0150 - O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
DTC DESCRIPTION P0150 - O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT (BANK 2 SENSOR 1)

Description:  This DTC sets when a concern is detected with one of the circuits used to determine the oxygen content in the exhaust gas.
Possible Causes: 
  • UO2S21 circuit open
  • UO2S21 circuit short to ground
  • UO2S21 circuit short to voltage
  • UO2SGREF21 circuit open
  • UO2SGREF21 circuit short to ground
  • UO2SGREF21 circuit short to voltage
  • UO2SPC21 circuit short to ground
  • UO2SPC21 circuit short to voltage
  • UO2SPCT21 circuit short to ground
  • UO2SPCT21 circuit short to voltage
  • Incorrect connections
  • Damaged or corroded pins
  • Exhaust temperature significantly higher than expected
  • Damaged universal heated oxygen sensor bank 2, sensor 1 (HO2S21) heater
Diagnostic Aids:   
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to Pinpoint Test DZ.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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