DTC P0038 H02S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Two consecutive driving cycles with fault
GENERAL DESCRIPTION < Ref. to DTC P0038 H02S HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH (BANK 1 SENSOR 2) , Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria. >

CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to , OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode < Ref. to , PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode.>.

WIRING DIAGRAM:

Fig 1: DTC P0038 H02S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

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DTC P0038 H02S HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT HIGH (BANK 1 SENSOR 2) DIAGNOSIS

Step	Check	Yes	No
1. CHECK INPUT SIGNAL FOR ECM. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and chassis ground. Connector & terminal (B135) No. 2 (+) - Chassis ground (-):	Is the voltage more than 8 V?	Go to step 2.	Go to step 3.
2. CHECK CURRENT DATA. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Repair the battery short circuit in harness between ECM and rear oxygen sensor connector. Turn the ignition switch to ON. Read the data of rear oxygen sensor heater current using Subaru Select Monitor or OBD-II general scan tool. NOTE: Subaru Select Monitor For detailed operation procedure, refer to the "READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE". < Ref. to , SUBARU SELECT MONITOR . > OBD-II general scan tool For detailed operation procedure, refer to the OBD-II general scan tool instruction manual .	Is the current more than 7 A?	Replace the ECM. < Ref. to ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) . >	END
3. CHECK POOR CONTACT. Check poor contact in ECM connector.	Is there poor contact in ECM connector?	Repair poor contact in ECM connector.	END