CEL code P161...
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CEL code P161...
got my CEL to come on today...it says code P161...something to do with o2 sensor heater.. is this covered under warranty?
car is a 2001 with 39K miles on it.
thanks
Mike
car is a 2001 with 39K miles on it.
thanks
Mike
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Originally Posted by merlin70
It should be covered under the emissions warranty, and/or possibly under powertrain. You could always call a Lexus dealer and ask?
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Im taking it in to Lexus today.
Mike
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Originally Posted by gserep1
California should have the emissions warranty up to 80,000 miles on SOME emission components, and it is worth a try.
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Originally Posted by 1SILVERGS3
got my CEL to come on today...it says code P161...something to do with o2 sensor heater.. is this covered under warranty?
car is a 2001 with 39K miles on it.
thanks
Mike
Found this:
P 0161
HO2S Heater Circuit Malfunction, Bank 2 Sensor 2
~ Cap
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Originally Posted by 1SILVERGS3
got my CEL to come on today...it says code P161...something to do with o2 sensor heater.. is this covered under warranty?
car is a 2001 with 39K miles on it.
thanks
Mike
Thought you might find this usefull.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=386819
~ Cap
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Originally Posted by Capirato
Mike.....
Thought you might find this usefull.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=386819
~ Cap
Thought you might find this usefull.
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbul...d.php?t=386819
~ Cap
Cap-very very helpfull..I really appreciate the link..unfortunately i was not able to go to the dealer today, so i'll have to do it sometime this week..from the looks of it, it "should" be covered under the CA emission warranty.
thanks again
mike
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Originally Posted by Capirato
Mike.....
Found this:
P 0161
HO2S Heater Circuit Malfunction, Bank 2 Sensor 2
~ Cap
Found this:
P 0161
HO2S Heater Circuit Malfunction, Bank 2 Sensor 2
~ Cap
Same diagnosis at the dealer today....
NOT Covered under ANY warranty...(emissions or otherwise)
2 hour labor ($108/ Hour) and parts which lists for $198.00 = ~$425.00 with tax....
Peace of mind... PRICELESS....
This is my FIRST LEXUS/TOYOTA vehicle and my FIRST Sensor failure on any vehicles (18 Total, mostly Hondas) I've owned... makes me think of unpleasant things about this brand specially after owning it only since September and 8K miles of driving.
P.S. The car also has screeching noise on COLD starts...BAD Serpentine belt per dealer.
I love this more than my previous cars so i will give it a few more chances to prove itself.
Time will tell I guess...
Mike
Last edited by 1SILVERGS3; 12-21-05 at 10:15 PM.
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Originally Posted by 1SILVERGS3
Same diagnosis at the dealer today....
NOT Covered under ANY warranty...(emissions or otherwise)
2 hour labor ($108/ Hour) and parts which lists for $198.00 = ~$425.00 with tax....
Peace of mind... PRICELESS....
This is my FIRST LEXUS/TOYOTA vehicle and my FIRST Sensor failure on any vehicles (18 Total, mostly Hondas) I've owned... makes me think of unpleasant things about this brand specially after owning it only since September and 8K miles of driving.
P.S. The car also has screeching noise on COLD starts...BAD Serpentine belt per dealer.
I love this more than my previous cars so i will give it a few more chances to prove itself.
Time will tell I guess...
Mike
NOT Covered under ANY warranty...(emissions or otherwise)
2 hour labor ($108/ Hour) and parts which lists for $198.00 = ~$425.00 with tax....
Peace of mind... PRICELESS....
This is my FIRST LEXUS/TOYOTA vehicle and my FIRST Sensor failure on any vehicles (18 Total, mostly Hondas) I've owned... makes me think of unpleasant things about this brand specially after owning it only since September and 8K miles of driving.
P.S. The car also has screeching noise on COLD starts...BAD Serpentine belt per dealer.
I love this more than my previous cars so i will give it a few more chances to prove itself.
Time will tell I guess...
Mike
You just got ripped off, badly. I bought a new sensor (Bosch or Denso, I don't remember, but it was name brand and OEM) for $90, the special socket from Autozone for $6 and put it in myself (which took 5 minutes and some Liquid Wrench).
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