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TallyCL-S Aug 22, 2006 07:30 PM

Got code :(
 
CEL came on after header install. Took it to Advance Auto and it came out with P0141, 'Heater sensor malfunction." I did a search and the second 02 sensor was mentioned, are they related?

fuzzy02CLS Aug 22, 2006 08:12 PM

The service manual says...
"secondary heated oxygen sensor heater circuit malfunction"
You sure the o2 plug is in? The sensor is screwed in all the way?

TallyCL-S Aug 22, 2006 08:16 PM

Hmm, I rechecked the first sensor this morning and it was in all the way. The secondary sensor was never removed...it is dark outside, but I am going to try and see if it came lose somehow.

CleanCL Aug 22, 2006 08:33 PM

the secondary o2 sensor is in the middle of the cat. shouldnt have been touched from a header install, but they may have knocked the wiring. worst case scenario is replacing the o2 sensor which is about $80-100 and 5 minutes of your time.

o1s Aug 23, 2006 04:26 PM

do a bulbectomy! you will never have to worry about a CEL again.

TallyCL-S Aug 23, 2006 05:48 PM

lol it's all good. Thanks guys, the secondary o2 sensor wasn't removed, but it was a little loose. I went under and noticed there was some play in the wire, I reached up and pushed the clip in all the way. I reconnected the fuse and the battery and the CEL went off.
I am going to redo the install using lock washers to make sure everything is tight.

tnobori1 Jul 29, 2008 08:44 PM

Sorry to raise the dead post here, but I've had the CEL on since I had my XS Headers put on in FEB '07. I know, I know... I'm terrible but I had my reasons.

This weekend I finally put on a new O2 sensor but lo and behold I still had my CEL on. I borrowed my buddy's OBDII scanner and pulled the famous P0141 even with the new sensor.

Can you guys give me a basic rundown of connections and things to check? I am not super mechanically inclined, so use layman's terms here please. Also I never touched the second O2 sensor, should I still check connections?

Thanks in advance!

tnobori1 Jul 30, 2008 12:00 AM

No advice guys?

civicdrivr Aug 3, 2008 01:38 AM

Im new to CLs (but Ive played around with my fair share of Hondas/Acuras), and whenever I got a CEL and fixed the problem, I've always reset the ECU.

tnobori1 Aug 3, 2008 08:20 PM

thanks man, but I've tried reseting with the scanner and by unplugging the battery.


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