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Posted on Nov 16, 2010

What else can be giving me a P0135 reading on my toyota corolla 2006 model apart from a upstream oxygen sensor malfunction? i am afraid if i buy it there may be another issue. i have diconnected the battery. the code went away now it is back.

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I'm dealing with the exact same issue on a 2000 Solara. From the internet research I've done so far I've learned that the P0135 code indicates a failure of the heating circuit in the O2 sensor. If you've already replaced the O2 sensor (as I have) and still get the code, chances are that the problem lies in the wiring between the EFI controller and the O2 sensor, or with the ECM (engine computer) itself. There is a diagnostic procedure to determine the cause, but it's not for the average do-it-yourself mechanic. If you're uncomfortable with in-depth diagnostics, you may want to pass this along to a Toyota technician. Good luck.

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    Update. I just learned that I was given incorrect information from the parts department at Pep Boys. It turns out that "Bank 1" refers to the 3 cylinders closest to the firewall on the Toyota 3.0 engine. Bank 1 always refers to those cylinders that count cylinder #1 in its firing order. Pep Boys originally told me that Bank 1 was the "easy" one to get to, closest to the front of the engine. Not so. I'll be replacing the correct O2 sensor now to see if that clears the CEL.

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I have the check engine light on and the scan read P0135 error - what is this?

P0135 code is: Oxygen O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

This code refers to the front oxygen sensor on Bank 1.

The heated circuit in the oxygen sensor decreases time needed to enter closed loop. As the O2 heater reaches operating temperature, the oxygen sensor responds by switching according to oxygen content of the exhaust surrounding it. The ECM tracks how long it takes for the oxygen sensor to begin switching. It the ECM determines (based on coolant temp) that too much time elapsed before the oxygen sensor began operating properly, it will set P0135.

Symptoms: You will likely notice poor fuel economy the illumination of the MIL.

Causes: A code P0135 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: O2 Heater element resistance is high Internal short or open in the heater element O2 heater circuit wiring high resistance open or short to ground in the wiring harness.

Possible Solutions: Repair short or open or high resistance in wiring harness or harness connectors Replace oxygen sensor (cannot repair open or short that occurs internally to sensor)
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How to Diagnose a P0135 -Heater
Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1 (GM 3.5L)
January 31, 2012 Updated: October 29, 2014 Written by: Abraham Torres-Arredondo Article Id: 371

image_1.gifIf your check engine light is on and you have a diagnostic trouble code P0135 stored in the PCM's memory... then you've come to the right place to test and troubleshoot the upstream oxygen sensor.
A P0135 DTC says: HO2S Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1... and this means that the PCM (Powertrain Control Module = Fuel Injection Computer) has detected a problem with the front oxygen sensor's heater element or a problem in the heater's circuit (wires).
In this tutorial, I'll show you how to check the oxygen (O2) sensor's heater element and the two circuits that feed it with power (10 to 12 Volts) and ground with a multimeter.
In case you're wondering, where the oxygen (O2) sensor that the code P0135 is accusing of being BAD is... this bad boy is located on the exhaust manifold and before the catalytic converter.
To help you navigate this article, here are its main points:
  1. Symptoms of a BAD Oxygen Sensor Heater Element.
  2. What Tools Do I Need to Test Code P0135?
  3. What Does the Heater Inside the Oxygen Sensor Do?
  4. Circuit Descriptions of the Downstream Oxygen Sensor.
  5. Start Here.
  6. TEST 1: Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 Test.
  7. TEST 2: Checking 12 Volts to O2 Heater.
  8. TEST 3: Checking the O2 Heater's Ground Circuit.
  9. TEST 4: Ohming the O2 Heater Element.
  10. P0135 O2 Sensor Heater Test Summary.
Buying a Digital Multimeter for Automotive Diagnostic Testing (found at: easyautodiagnostics.com).
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