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P0138MinorEmissions

P0138 on 2007-2010 Toyota Camry — O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

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2007-2010Toyota Camry

P0138 is an OBD-II diagnostic trouble code meaning “O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 2).” The PCM detects a persistently high voltage from the Bank 1, Sensor 2 downstream O2 sensor, indicating a short to voltage, contamination, or a rich condition at the post-catalyst sensor. This code is most commonly reported on 2007-2010 Toyota Camry.

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  • Vehicles (1)
  • Related Codes
  • FAQ
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Common Causes

1Faulty downstream O2 sensor
2Short to voltage in signal wire
3Coolant/contaminant on sensor
4Rich exhaust condition
5Wiring/connector fault

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Vehicles Affected (1)

Toyota P0138 page →
CamryModerate

2007-2010 2GR-FE P0138/P0158/P0606 Diagnostic Gates - T-SB-0001-10

2007-20100 reports

Related Codes (8)

P0130O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)P0131O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 1)P0132O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 1)P0133O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1, Sensor 1)01447EVAP System (VAG)P0030HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P0031HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)P0032HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

FAQ

What does P0138 mean?

P0138 stands for "O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1, Sensor 2)." The PCM detects a persistently high voltage from the Bank 1, Sensor 2 downstream O2 sensor, indicating a short to voltage, contamination, or a rich condition at the post-catalyst sensor.

What are the most common causes of P0138?

The most common causes of P0138 are: Faulty downstream O2 sensor, Short to voltage in signal wire, Coolant/contaminant on sensor, Rich exhaust condition, Wiring/connector fault. The specific cause varies by vehicle.

How much does it cost to fix P0138?

Repair costs vary widely depending on the root cause and vehicle.

Which vehicles are affected by P0138?

Au7o has documented P0138 across 1 vehicle models from 1 manufacturers: Toyota.

Sources (1)

  • TSBToyota T-SB-0001-10 Rev1: P0138, P0158 and/or P0606 Diagnostic Tips
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