P0044
HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3
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
- Inspect the bank 1 sensor 3 heater wiring for a short to voltage
- Check the heater control voltage with the key on
- Measure the bank 1 sensor 3 heater resistance against spec
- Look for water or corrosion in the connector
- Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 oxygen sensor if the heater is faulty
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.