Questions and Answers
Honda Accord DTC 65 or P0141
Q. Check engine light came on at 100,000 miles. Checked DTC code using wire jump method for 1996 Honda Accord and got code 65 indicating O2 sensor heater element problem. Replaced O2 sensor. Tried to clear code by removing backup fuse. Restarted engine, code dissappeared for about two seconds, then returned. Please advise.
- 1996 Honda Accord EX
- 2.2 liter VTEC
- Manual transmission
- 105,000 Miles
- Fuel Injected
- ABS
- P/S, A/C, Cruise control
A. DTC 65 (P0141) Indicates "O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)". Bank 1 Sensor 1 is the HO2S after the catalytic converter.
Bank 1 Sensor 1
Bank 1 Sensor 2Here is the daignostic procedure for troubleshooting DTC P0141.
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