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P0037

HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0037 means HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P0037, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0037 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the bank 1 sensor 2 heater wire
  • A failed bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor heater
  • Low battery voltage at the heater circuit
  • Corrosion at the bank 1 sensor 2 connector
  • A failed ECM driver holding the heater circuit low

What to do next

  1. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 2 heater wiring for a short to ground
  2. Measure the bank 1 sensor 2 heater resistance
  3. Check battery voltage and charging output
  4. Unplug the sensor and watch for the low code to clear
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 2 oxygen sensor if the heater is shorted
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.