Code
P0158
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P — Powertrain
O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2
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Causes
- Faulty Bank 2 Sensor 2 (downstream O2 sensor)
- Short or damage in the sensor signal wiring (short to battery/12V)
- Poor or missing ground/connector corrosion at sensor
- Contaminated sensor (fuel, oil, coolant deposits)
- Faulty ECM or internal driver circuit (less common)
- Excessive fuel/air mixture (rich running) causing high O2 signal downstream
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light illuminated (MIL)
- Possible failed emissions test
- Little or no drivability symptoms in many cases (downstream sensor usually not used for immediate fuel control)
- Poor fuel economy or signs of rich running if underlying fuel issue exists
What to check
- Retrieve freeze frame data and live PID data with an OBD-II scanner
- Compare upstream (Bank 2 Sensor 1) and downstream (Bank 2 Sensor 2) O2 voltages
- Inspect sensor connector and wiring for corrosion, damage, or pin short to battery
- Measure sensor signal voltage at connector with backprobe or scope while engine running
- Check heater circuit resistance and power/ground (if equipped)
- Scan fuel trim, fuel pressure, and MAF/airflow readings to detect rich conditions
Signal parameters
- Typical zirconia O2 sensor output: ~0.0–1.0 V
- High-voltage condition threshold often >0.8–0.9 V (manufacturer-dependent)
- Downstream sensors normally more stable than upstream; sustained high voltage indicates problem
- Heater circuit resistance varies by sensor; consult OEM spec (commonly a few ohms to tens of ohms)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Read and record freeze frame and live data; note when the code set and engine conditions
- Visually inspect Bank 2 Sensor 2 connector and wiring for damage, corrosion, or exposure to heat; repair as needed
- With a known-good ground, backprobe the signal wire and measure voltage at idle and during load. Confirm voltage is abnormally high and steady.
- Compare to Bank 2 Sensor 1 (upstream) behavior. If upstream is switching normally and downstream is stuck high, focus on sensor/circuit/catalyst downstream.
- Check for short to 12V on the signal wire: disconnect sensor and measure wiring harness voltage — harness should not be held to 12V when sensor disconnected.
- Test heater circuit (if equipped): measure resistance, check for battery voltage to heater with key on, and check ground.
- Check fuel system for signs of rich condition: fuel pressure test, inspect injectors for leakage, review fuel trims, and test MAF/air metering.
- If wiring and fuel system OK, replace Bank 2 Sensor 2 with OEM or OE-equivalent sensor and retest.
- If replacement sensor does not clear code and wiring/grounds are verified, consider catalytic converter condition and ECM diagnosis (use oscilloscope or professional bench tests).
- Clear codes and perform road test to confirm repair and that code does not return.
Likely causes
- Damaged/shorted signal wire or corroded connector at Bank 2 Sensor 2
- Failed or contaminated downstream O2 sensor
- Rich fuel condition (fuel pressure, leaking injector, MAF fault) affecting downstream readings
- Exhaust leak or failed catalytic converter altering sensor behavior
- Heater circuit problems less likely to cause high signal but check if related
Fault status
Status
ECM detected a sustained high voltage signal from the Bank 2 downstream oxygen sensor (Sensor 2) for a minimum required time/conditions, indicating a circuit fault or excessive oxygen sensor voltage.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
Workshop Manuals
Available brands with manuals
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