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O2 Sensor Resistance Reading V70-XC70 2003

I have about 160,000 miles on the 2.4 NA. Got a CEL with P0037 "HO2S Bank 1 Sen 2 Heater Circuit Low". I can't even clear the error code. It's as if as long as the ignition is on to read/clear the code that it immediately re-records the code - so I can't really clear the code even though the engine isn't running (but of course the ignition is on. I disconnected the O2 sensor lead at the disconnect which is anchored to the cross member just forward of the Cat. I observed 4 wires - blu, white, blk, blk. I assume the blu and wht wires are paired with whichever blk is neighboring in the plug (not diagonally). Anyway, regardless of which two pins I probe for resistance through the sensor, I get infinite resistance - all 4 appear to be totally open circuit. The wires all appear to be in good shape - no worn spots or chafing, etc. No external damage to the sensor. Everything looks nice and clean with no corrosion. So it would appear I've got an issue in the sensor.

But what seems a bit odd to me: I don't know which wire pair powers the sensor heater and which two carry the voltage signal back to the brain. But is it not odd that both circuits would go open at the same time? Or could it be that, say, the heater circuit has been open for a long time and finally the O2 sensor pair have finally gone open and triggered the CEL - or vise versa?

The car idles/runs/accelerates perfectly fine.

Also, can anyone verify that the NTK (NGK) #25619 is the proper sensor for a 2003 V70 2.4 NA (49 state if that matters these days)? Mine has about a 19" lead or 21" if you count the square connector.

As usual, thanks in advance.








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    O2 Sensor Resistance Reading V70-XC70 2003

    If you have DTC P0030 set, measure the resistance
    between terminal 3 and 4 (middle terminals) in the
    connector for the front sensor.
    The reading skould be 3 ohm if it is ok otherwise open circuit.

    Rather than wasting a lot of time with the rear O2 sensor, just get a new Bosh with the correct plug. From what I can tell, the front and rear sensors are the same except that the rear has longer wires.

    Klaus
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      O2 Sensor Resistance Reading V70-XC70 2003

      A little more research (and removing the original sensor) I found that Denso was the OE manufacturer. I just ordered one from Stock Wise Auto for $77.44 + 7.61 shipping. I ordered P/N 234-4450 which is supposed to come with the proper plug and lead length.

      BTW - it was the rear sensor that was the issue, not the front.

      Thanks.







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