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P0138

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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JEEP

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P0301 - Cylinder 1 Misfire (Active or Stored status set during cold start catalyst heating). ● P0302 …

JEEP

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P08A6 - Gear Lever Position Sensor System – Multiple Sensor Correlation (Manual Transmission Only). ● P…

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JEEP

Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P08A6 – Gear Lever Position Sensor System – Multiple Sensor Correlation (Manual Transmission Only). ● P152F – …

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SUBARU

"This bulletin announces the availability of new oxygen sensors developed to address the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) detected by the Engine Control Module: • P0137: O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 • P0138: O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2 • P0140: O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected B…

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MakeModelModel year
AcuraCL ↗2001
AcuraMDX ↗2014
BuickENCLAVE ↗2015
BuickENCLAVE ↗2014
BuickENCLAVE ↗2013
CadillacCTS ↗2004
CadillacSRX ↗2004
ChevroletEQUINOX ↗2019

Code meaning and manufacturer information

Original wording in English · Historical directory labels; manufacturer applicability has not been established for every entry.

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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