DTC P0130: O2 Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

2025 Mercedes Benz Sprinter 3500XD 2D Cab Chassis Extended, RWDSECTION DTC P0130: O2 Circuit (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
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P0130 - O2 CIRCUIT (BANK 1, SENSOR 1)

For Vehicles With Universal HO2S 
Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) for a circuit concern. This DTC sets when the PCM detects a concern with one of the circuits used to determine the oxygen content in the exhaust gas.
Possible Causes: 
  • Open UO2S circuit
  • Open UO2SGREF circuit
  • UO2S circuit short to voltage or ground
  • UO2SGREF circuit short to voltage or ground
  • UO2SPC circuit short to voltage or ground
  • UO2SPCT circuit short to voltage or ground
  • Damaged universal HO2S
Diagnostic Aids: 
For Vehicles With HO2S (4-pin) 
Description:  The powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) for a circuit concern. This DTC sets when the PCM detects a concern with one of the circuits used to determine the oxygen content in the exhaust gas.
Possible Causes: 
  • HO2S circuit open
  • SIGRTN circuit open
  • Incorrect connections
  • Damaged or corroded terminals
  • Exhaust temperature significantly higher than expected
  • Damaged HO2S
Diagnostic Aids:  Inspect the connectors for signs of damage, water ingress, or corrosion.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
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Escape/Mariner 2.5L
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Escape/Mariner
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E-Series 4.6L,
E-Series 5.4L,
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F-150,
Flex,
F-Series Super Duty,
Fusion 2.5L,
Fusion 3.0L,
Milan,
MKS,
MKT,
MKX,
Mustang,
Navigator,
Taurus
GO to PINPOINT TEST DZ .
All others GO to PINPOINT TEST DW .
RENDER: 1.0x

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