P0146 Code Definition
The Rear Catalyst Monitoring Oxygen Sensor evaluates the rear most Catalytic Converter’s emissions-reducing capability in a system with two Catalytic Converters for each bank of cylinders. P0146 Code is set when the Rear Oxygen Sensor signal does not show enough activity to indicate fuel control and closed loop fuel management
Symptoms:
- Check Engine Light will illuminate
- In many cases, no abnormal symptoms may be noticed
- In some cases, the vehicle will fail an Emissions Test
- In many cases, the NOx emissions will be elevated
Possible Problems:
- Defective Rear Most Oxygen Sensor
- Faulty Rear Most Oxygen Sensor wiring or connections
Possible Misdiagnoses:
- Oxygen Sensor is replaced when the problem is faulty sensor wiring or connections
- Rear Catalytic Converter or Rear Oxygen Sensor is replaced when the problem is an exhaust leak before the Rear Oxygen Sensor