2018 Dodge Durango OBD2 Code P0154 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

P0154 trouble code definition

02 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

What the P0154 code means

The oxygen sensor's purpose is to send information to the power control module (PCM) regarding the amount of oxygen that exists in the exhaust. The power control module uses that information to regulate the amount of fuel that is released into the engine. The goal of which, is to maintain the proper ratio of air and fuel.

When the oxygen sensor is working properly, it will rapidly switch from high voltage (rich exhaust) to low voltage (lean exhaust). If the oxygen sensor fails to switch back and forth or gets stuck either the high voltage or low voltage, this will result in the power control module (PCM) storing the P0154 trouble code, and your 2018 Dodge Durango 's Check Engine Light will come on.

What causes the P0154 code?

• Vacuum leaks
• Bad oxygen sensor bank 2 sensor 1
• Holes in the exhaust, or air leaks in the intake
• Broken wires or bare wires leading to the 02 oxygen sensor
• Wiring to the sensor rubbing on exhaust components
• Oil and water in the oxygen sensor connector
• Oil or coolant in the exhaust system fouling out the oxygen sensor

What are the symptoms of the P0154 code?

• The Check Engine light will come on and depending on your 2018 Dodge Durango type, rich or lean codes may be present in addition to the P0154 trouble code.

• The 2018 Dodge Durango may consume fuel at a higher rate of speed than what is normal.

• Another possible symptom is that your 2018 Dodge Durango runs rough or stalls out after starting.

• These symptoms will vary based on 2018 Dodge Durango type and severity of the problem.

How does a mechanic diagnose the P0154 code?

• Uses an OBD-II scanner to make a record of all present trouble codes and freeze frame data

• Inspects the wires leading to the oxygen sensor and checks for any broken wires or exposed wires, these should be repaired or replaced as necessary

• Checks to see if these wires are rubbing against any of the exhaust components

• Inspects the wiring for water and oil saturation at the connector, If there is oil and/or water in the connector, fix the oil or water leak. The oxygen sensor will also need to be replaced if so.

• Inspects the exhaust around the oxygen sensor and checks for holes, as this will cause an improper reading from the oxygen sensor

• Listens to the engine for escaping air and checks for broken vacuum lines

• Inspects the tail pipe to check for oil or coolant in the exhaust system

• Brings the 02 oxygen sensor up to operating temperature by running your 2018 Dodge Durango .

• Next, the mechanic uses an OBD-II scanner to see if the sensor voltages are switching properly by viewing the live data. If they are not switching properly, the oxygen sensor will need to be replaced.

• If they observe that the sensor voltages are switching properly, this is an indication that there is an intermittent problem with the oxygen sensor. It is common for there to be an intermittent problem with the wires leading to the sensor as well.

• While viewing the live data, checks for a slow or no response from the oxygen sensor, as this is an indication that the oxygen sensor needs to be replaced

Common mistakes when diagnosing the P0154 code

• The most common mistake when diagnosing the P0154 trouble code is replacing the oxygen sensor without first inspecting the other components of the system.

• It is important to check for holes in the exhaust near the location of the oxygen sensor, air leaks in the intake, and oil and or water saturation at the connector. All of these components should be inspected before changing the oxygen sensor.

How serious is the P0154 code?

• This code is considered to be serious because of the way it affects the drivability of your 2018 Dodge Durango .

• It is also possible for your 2018 Dodge Durango to misfire and cut off. At highway speeds this would be especially dangerous, so it is a problem that should be addressed immediately.

What repairs can fix the P0154 code?

• Repairing any bare, broken, or shorted wires
• Replacing the exhaust if any exhaust leaks are discovered
• Repairing any vacuum leaks
• Replacing the oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 1)

Additional comments for consideration regarding the P0154 code

It is very common for the oxygen sensor to cease in the exhaust pipe. If this happens it will be necessary to have an oxygen sensor removal tool as well as a heating element to complete this repair properly.

A propane torch works well as the heating agent for this repair. An oxygen sensor set can be purchased from any auto part store and many auto part stores rent this set as well.

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