P01F3

  • Powertrain
  • Generic (SAE)
  • Emissions
  • Safety
SeveritySeverity level 5 of 5: Stop driving.

Stop driving

Continuing to drive risks injury or major mechanical damage. Shut the engine off when it is safe to do so.

Standard definition

O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 4

This code is in our catalogue but has not yet been through editorial review, so the guidance below is limited to what our structured data supports. We publish deeper diagnostic content only after a code has been reviewed — here is why.

In plain English

Bank 1 sensor 4 O2 sensor signal voltage above expected range — short to power or sensor stuck high. A drifted or sluggish lambda sensor lets the mixture run lean or rich without correction — fuel economy and emissions suffer immediately.

A trouble code records what a control module measured. It does not identify which part failed. Test before replacing anything.

Can I keep driving?
Safe to drive
Continuing to drive risks injury or major mechanical damage. Shut the engine off when it is safe to do so.
Urgency
Stop driving
Will it pass emissions
No
Check engine light
Solid
Clearing the light
A completed drive cycle is normally required before the monitor re-runs and the light can clear.
Symptoms you may notice
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible rough idle or hesitation

Many vehicles show no symptom at all beyond the warning light. The absence of a symptom does not mean the fault is not real.

Likely causes
#CauseHow oftenComponent
1Signal wire shorted to batteryVery common
2Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceOccasional
3Supply wire pinched against B+ sourceOccasional

Ordering reflects how often each cause is responsible in general, not a probability for your vehicle. Confirm by testing.

Components involved
  • Oxygen Sensor B1s4
  • Sensor Wiring
Sources
Definition
Generic code set (SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6) via the OBDexopen database, dedicated to the public domain under CC0-1.0.
Diagnostic guidance
Written and reviewed in-house. See our editorial policy.
Review status
Awaiting review

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