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2008 MAZDA MX-5 MIATA

2.0L I4RWDMANUALgas
Repairs0Labor520Torque3880Fluid7DTC861Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
P0157moderate severityPowertrain

O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2

on 2008 Mazda MX-5 Miata 2.0L I4 · RWD

What this code means

Low voltage from the downstream O2 sensor on Bank 2.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light

Common causes

  • Faulty sensor
  • Short to ground
  • Exhaust leak

Diagnostic steps

  1. Test voltage
  2. Check for shorts

Repair notes

Replace sensor.

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