The PCM uses the readings from the O2 sensor(s) to judge how much left over oxygen is in the exhaust. It uses that information to adjust how much fuel to give the engine.
An O2 (oxygen) sensor measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust of an engine. The computer uses this information to calculate how much fuel to give the engine.
The O2 sensor wire colors are as follows: Purple or Purple/White- sensor input to the pcm, or computer Tan or Tan/White- sensor return (common) to the pcm Pink or Brown- 12V ignition power to the O2 sensor preheater Black or Black/White- 12V common or ground return to chassis for O2 sensor preheater.
HO2S (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 1)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 2 sensor 1, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 2 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
Heated Oxygen Sensor Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 2)symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
P0050 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank2 Sensor1symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 2 sensor 1, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor
HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor2symptomsOther than the MIL light illuminating you may not notice any performance issues.causeA short in the O2 sensor heater circuit or the sensor itselfA faulty O2 sensor heaterWiring or connectors are broken or frayed to the sensor or relayBad PCM or ECMThe fixCorrect wiring short or loose connector found in inspection.and/orReplace the bank 1 sensor 2, O2 sensorReplace PCM if circuit has failed and no wiring issues present, good O2 sensor