{"id":8137,"date":"2022-05-12T12:04:40","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T06:04:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeffectiveguide.com\/?p=8137"},"modified":"2023-10-24T15:15:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T09:15:20","slug":"p0053-code","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeffectiveguide.com\/p0053-code\/","title":{"rendered":"DTC P0053 code- How to fix this OBD2 error code?"},"content":{"rendered":"
The generic powertrain code P0053 is one of the most devastating codes that can cause irreparable harm to the vehicle. The DTC P0053 mainly stands for the <\/strong><\/span>“Heated O2 Sensor (HO2S) heater resistance bank 1 and Sensor 1”.<\/strong> Obviously, most common people won’t understand the code as it is a kind of symbol that the experts can only realize. But no worries, you have a manufacturer-specific manual where all the meanings of the code are depicted. <\/span><\/p>\n If you do not get it there, you must check online to decode the trouble codes. Here bank 1 means <\/strong><\/span>the side of the engine with cylinder number 1, and sensor 1 denotes the front sensor of the catalytic converter.<\/strong> The catalytic converter helps reduce the harmful fumes, and the toxic gasses lose most of their harmful elements through the catalytic converter’s internal mechanism of the catalytic converter. The PCM detects something fishy in the main oxygen chamber, and according to that information, the PCM sends a signal to the MIL or the CELL, then it starts to illuminate and shows the trouble code on the screen of the scanner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The heater resistance bank plays a pivotal role in guiding the main oxygen chamber of the engine. If the oxygen sensor’s voltage and resistance are not compatible with the standard value, then the heater resistance bank activates and starts its operation. You can introduce an intelligent multimeter to check the overall resistance. You can also solely incorporate the DVOM test to identify the ground voltage and the battery solely.\u00a0That’s how you can use the heater resistance to check the voltage and the resistance. The symptoms help us to detect the error code earlier than the regular time. If these symptoms are required to happen, then you\u00a0 may be aware of the code for an advance; let us see those possible symptoms of the DTC P0053,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To eliminate the occurrence of the error code, you have to acquire knowledge about the causes of the error code. For your convenience, I will feature some of the prime causes of the error code P0053,<\/span><\/p>\n Some individual stages will describe the diagnosis process of the error code P0053,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A bad oxygen sensor may have been proven the worst scenario for the vehicle. If the oxygen sensor misbehaves, then there is a real chance that the whole engine system may collapse. The oxygen sensor is the main supervisor of entering a particular amount of oxygen in the catalytic converter. It also regulates the proportion of the air-fuel mix. So if you find any fault in the oxygen sensor, then try to replace the whole sensor; it will be more effective than repairing the sensor. <\/span><\/p>\n The electrical wirings and the connectors are everywhere in the vehicle. The wirings of the oxygen sensors are crucial for the car as they govern all the systems of the air-fuel mix. If the air-fuel mix is not maintained properly, then the shifting of the gear may be hampered. As a result, they may face stalling and a huge reduction in speed. Visual inspection is pretty much significant for the diagnosis of the wirings. You can use a tester also to check if the power has been supplied through the wirings. <\/span><\/p>\n Fuel is the main element of the vehicle. Without this, nobody can imagine a vehicle. So the visual inspection of the oil control valve is really important. Fuel leakage may happen from the oil tank, or extreme dirt can block the pathways of the oil flow. The filters of the OCV may be blocked due to debris. Using the wrong viscosity oil can also damage the whole oil control section.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n The ECM, or PCM, is the main governing entity that controls almost all the chores in the vehicle. In other words, it is the vehicle’s main computer that receives all the information and acts according to the message. So the diagnosis of the ECM is of prime importance for the diagnosis of the error code P0053. <\/span><\/p>\n The troubleshooting process of the trouble codes is tiresome, but there is no other choice but to eradicate them. Below I will give a clear picturesque of troubleshooting the error code P0053,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The heated oxygen sensor is a special kind of sensor that is not like the unheated oxygen sensor. The main difference is that the heated oxygen sensor only works when it gets an optimum temperature, and the other one can operate at a normal temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Comparatively, the heated sensor oxygen works faster and more efficiently than the other one. It needs a minimum of 600 to 650-degree Celsius temperature for the smooth operation of the heated oxygen sensor. One thing that is similar between these two is that both of them are connected with the <\/span>three-wire ground sensor. The voltage of the <\/span>heated oxygen sensor is usually higher than the other one. They are located at opposite positions in the main oxygen chamber. For the smooth operation of the car, both play a pivotal role. The heated one single-handedly increases the efficiency of the whole partition, and the normal oxygen chamber operates when the car is in a comfortable position.<\/span><\/p>\n The exact location of the heater oxygen sensor varies in the car from model to model. But in general, they are located behind the main cylinder head of the oxygen sensor heater. The heater is the supporting element for the oxygen chamber to work correctly at a standard temperature.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are varieties of oxygen heater sensors found in the market. But not all the heater sensors are of good quality. Each type of sensor is different from the other, and the main difference is in their opening dimension, which means the amount of oxygen passing through the cable heater is controlled by the dimensions and opening of the heater. Mostly two types of oxygen heater sensors are available in the market; they are\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Short specification of the Narrowband heater sensors<\/b><\/p>\n Materials used<\/span>: Stainless steel glowing exterior body set<\/span><\/p>\n Wire information<\/span>: A planar 5 wire constituents<\/span><\/p>\n Supporting elements<\/span>: Direct-fit OE connectors and sturdy harnesses<\/span><\/p>\n Specification of the wideband heater sensors<\/b><\/p>\n Materials used: <\/span>Specially coated Stainless steel<\/span><\/p>\n Weight<\/span>: 0.8 ounces<\/span><\/p>\n Dimension<\/span>: 5.83 by 2.2 by 1.97 inches\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Supporting elements<\/span>: Durable harnesses, Directly compatible connectors<\/span><\/p>\n One of the biggest demerits of the error codes is that they are extremely expensive to repair. The DTC P0053 is no exception; it is also a costly chore to eradicate. Most of the time, the professional charges you within 75$ to 150$ per hour to repair this code. But the repair charge fluctuates from time to time. It also depends on the expertise level of the mechanic.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Each and every powertrain code is pretty much dangerous as it can slowly destroy all the systems in the vehicle. The error code P0053 is not an exception as it is deeply related to the heated oxygen sensor. This is one of the most crucial parts of the main engine, the shifting of the year is fully dependent on the proper operation of the oxygen sensor. Let’s see the grim consequences of the error code P0053,<\/span><\/p>\n You may not have known that, but some similar codes are related to the error code P0053. The fixing procedure and diagnosis procedure are almost the same as these codes. So if you have a detailed understanding of one of the codes, it will be easy for you to encounter all other error codes. Let us have a close look into the harmonious codes related to the error code P0053,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nQuick Reasons:<\/h2>\n
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When to use the P0053 heater resistance bank?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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What are the leading causes of error code P0053?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Complete diagnosis process<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Diagnosis Bad Upstream O2 Sensor<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Diagnosis of the Wirings and the connectors<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Check the OCV<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Examine the ECM\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Troubleshooting process of the DTC P0053 code<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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What is the difference between heated and unheated oxygen sensors?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Where is the heater oxygen sensor located?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Types of oxygen heater<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Repairing Cost\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n
How Serious is This P0053 code?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Related DTC fault codes<\/b><\/h3>\n