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P0044

HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3

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

What it means

P0044 means HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3.

Where it lives

For P0044, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0044 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A short to voltage in the bank 1 sensor 3 heater wire
  • High resistance in the bank 1 sensor 3 heater circuit
  • A failed bank 1 sensor 3 oxygen sensor heater
  • Water or corrosion at the bank 1 sensor 3 connector
  • A failed ECM high side driver for the heater

What to do next

  1. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 3 heater wiring for a short to voltage
  2. Check the heater control voltage with the key on
  3. Measure the bank 1 sensor 3 heater resistance against spec
  4. Look for water or corrosion in the connector
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 oxygen sensor if the heater is faulty
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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