P0052 Fault Code (Causes & Fixes) HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1, Sensor 2)
Updated: Feb 4
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The "HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 1)" OBD fault code P0052 is produced when the Engine Control Module (ECM) detects a signal voltage from oxygen sensor 2 that is not within the specified range.
If a DTC is associated to the powertrain, an OBD scanner will read it as starting with P, thus the letter "P". Generic fault codes are those of the format P0xxx.
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The Meaning of a P0052 Fault Code
When the Engine Control Module (ECM) attempts to control the heater control circuit for Bank 2 Sensor 1 and detects high voltage, the P0052 code is generated.
The engine must have an ideal air-fuel ratio of 14.7 to 1 in order to function properly, and the HO2S (oxygen sensor) analyses the oxygen level of the exhaust to ensure this air-fuel ratio is met.
It is heated to ensure that the PCM reacts fast to the closed-loop system, thereby reducing emissions at startup.
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