P0133 02 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Technical Description
Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank1, Sensor1)
What does that mean?
This is considered a generic powertrain DTC (code). That means it’s definition is the same for all makes and models of OBD-II vehicles, however specific repair steps may vary depending on the vehicle.
This trouble code involves the front oxygen sensor on Bank 1.
This code indicates the engine air fuel ratio is not being adjusted by the oxygen sensor signal or the ECM as expected to do so, or not adjusted as often as expected to do so once the engine is warmed or under normal engine use.
Symptoms
You will likely not notice any drivability problems, although there may be symptoms.
Causes
A code P0133 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:
Possible Solutions
The simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.
If the code comes back, the problem is more than likely the front Bank 1 oxygen sensor. You will likely wind up replacing it but you should also consider these possible solutions:
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"Delete Error Code Permanently, Disable DTC Error Code Function for p0133 in the ECU"
In extreme cases, we even have the option to permanently remove the specific DTC p0133 and disable the function of the specific error code in the ECU. All other fault code functions will then continue to work to protect the engine. This is different from clearing an error code with a diagnostic device. We have the option to permanently remove the function of the specific error code, so that it never comes back. Also emergency running that occurs on the specific error code can be solved in most cases.
Of course we prefer to first try to solve the cause of the error code, but sometimes the only solution is to permanently disable the DTC function of p0133.
