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2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

3.5L V6AWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0036low severityPowertrain

HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

on 2012 Toyota Highlander 3.5L V6 · AWD

What this code means

The PCM detected a malfunction in the heater circuit of the downstream heated oxygen sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 2).

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Failed emissions test
  • Poor catalyst monitoring

Common causes

  • Faulty O2 sensor heater
  • Blown fuse
  • Wiring issue

Diagnostic steps

  1. Check fuse
  2. Test heater resistance
  3. Inspect wiring
  4. Check PCM output

Repair notes

Replace downstream O2 sensor or repair wiring.

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