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

 

Unless you have an extended warranty, it's probably not covered anymore. 4 years, 50K bumper to bumper, 6 year 70K drivetrain.

 

California should have the emissions warranty up to 80,000 miles on SOME emission components, and it is worth a try.

 

It should be covered under the emissions warranty, and/or possibly under powertrain. You could always call a Lexus dealer and ask?

 

thanks


Im taking it in to Lexus today.

Mike

 

no its not covered under emission

 

Mike.....

Found this:

P 0161
HO2S Heater Circuit Malfunction, Bank 2 Sensor 2

~ Cap

 

Mike.....

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

 

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

 

WHATTTTTTTTT????? 2 hours of labor????? $198 for an O2 sensor???

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).

 

where is the sensor located at??