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Dec 19, 2005 | 10:39 PM

FLIPPU

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CEL code P161...

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

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:12 AM

GWELEX

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

Dec 20, 2005 | 07:04 AM

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

Dec 20, 2005 | 08:14 AM

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

Dec 20, 2005 | 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by merlin70

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

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by gserep1

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

no its not covered under emission

Dec 20, 2005 | 05:45 PM

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P 0161

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Originally Posted by 1SILVERGS3

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

Mike.....

Found this:

P 0161
HO2S Heater Circuit Malfunction, Bank 2 Sensor 2

~ Cap

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Dec 21, 2005 | 01:19 AM

FLIPPU

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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

Dec 21, 2005 | 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Capirato

Mike.....

Found this:

P 0161
HO2S Heater Circuit Malfunction, Bank 2 Sensor 2

~ Cap

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

Last edited by 1SILVERGS3; Dec 21, 2005 at 10:15 PM.

Dec 26, 2005 | 01:14 AM

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nicola

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 1SILVERGS3

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).