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2013 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6AWDAUTOMATICgassupercharged
6 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0038low severityPowertrain

HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 2

on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

What this code means

The voltage in the Bank 1 Sensor 2 O2 heater circuit is higher than expected.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Possible overheating

Common causes

  • Short to power
  • Faulty sensor
  • Relay issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test heater voltage
  2. Check for shorts to power
  3. Test resistance

Repair notes

Repair short or replace sensor.

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