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1998 SUBARU LEGACY

2.2L H4AWDCVTgas
5 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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P0132moderate severityPowertrain

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1

on 1998 Subaru Legacy 2.2L H4 · AWD

What this code means

The upstream O2 sensor voltage on Bank 1 is staying above 0.45V, indicating a rich condition or sensor fault.

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Rich running
  • Black exhaust smoke
  • Poor fuel economy

Common causes

  • Faulty O2 sensor
  • Leaking fuel injector
  • High fuel pressure
  • EVAP purge valve stuck open

Diagnostic steps

  1. Monitor O2 sensor voltage
  2. Test fuel pressure
  3. Check for leaking injectors
  4. Inspect EVAP purge valve

Repair notes

Replace O2 sensor or fix rich-running cause.

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