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P01F2 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 4

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modeNo

Sensor 4 on bank 1 is a fourth oxygen sensor, behind a third converter or converter brick. The OBD standard provides for up to four sensors per bank, and the code standard defines sensor 4 for bank 1 only. No manufacturer or vehicle using these codes could be identified; the description rests on CARB's requirements for downstream oxygen sensors and the logic of sensors 2 and 3. A switching sensor delivers about 0.1–0.9 V. P01F2 means the signal stays near 0 V – typically a signal wire shorted to ground, a faulty sensor or an exhaust leak ahead of it; GM checks its other downstream sensors for a signal below about 40–60 mV.

Likely causes

Signal wire shorted to ground
Sensor faulty
Exhaust leak ahead of the sensor

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on (usually after two drive cycles)
  • Catalyst monitor readiness possibly not set
  • Usually no change in driving

Repair estimate

DifficultyEasyDIY possible
Parts and labour€60–300
Time0.3–1.5 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

oxygen sensor bank1 sensor4oxygen sensor wiringcatalytic converter

Related codes

References: law.cornell.edu, en.wikipedia.org, gsi.ext.gm.com.