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Diagnostic reference · P0157

P0157

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2

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

What it means

P0157 means O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P0157, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0157 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the bank 2 sensor 2 signal wire
  • A failed downstream oxygen sensor on bank 2
  • An exhaust leak making the sensor read lean
  • Resistance in the bank 2 sensor 2 wiring
  • A contaminated oxygen sensor

What to do next

  1. Inspect the bank 2 sensor 2 wiring for a short to ground
  2. Check for an exhaust leak near sensor 2
  3. Test the sensor 2 signal voltage
  4. Replace bank 2 sensor 2
  5. Verify the ECM if the reading stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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