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P0162

O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3

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

What it means

P0162 means O2 Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3.

Where it lives

For P0162, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0162 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A failed oxygen sensor on bank 2 sensor 3
  • A wiring fault on the bank 2 sensor 3 circuit
  • A corroded sensor 3 connector
  • An exhaust leak near sensor 3
  • A faulty ECM input

What to do next

  1. Read bank 2 sensor 3 on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor 3 wiring and connector
  3. Check for exhaust leaks near sensor 3
  4. Test the sensor 3 signal circuit
  5. Replace bank 2 sensor 3
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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