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Open circuit

Diagnostic conditions 

Possible cause of fault 

Affected terminals 

DME control module connector II, pin 1 and oxygen sensor jack, bank 2, pin 2

Diagnosis/troubleshooting 

NOTE:
  • Do not use contact spray on the oxygen sensor plug connections as this may cause irreparable damage to the wiring (contamination of the oxygen sensor via the reference air channel).
Fig 1: P0161 Work Instruction (Open Circuit)
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