Help with Codes P1166 and P1167, Please.
Hi (to anyone willing to help out),
I went to Autozone to test a "Check Engine" light that lit up on my 1998 Honda Accord Coupe EX, and two codes were revealed (P1166 and P1167, "Primary HO2S No. 1 Heater System"). Is this a cheap and do-it-yourself fix or should I take just take it to a repair shop? How much would a repair shop charge typically for parts and labor? Anyone have any experience or knowledge of the codes? If so, any help would be appreciated. Thank you, James |
RE: Help with Codes P1166 and P1167, Please.
Codes usually mean the heater element in the primary (ahead of catalytic converter) O2 sensor is faulty. It could also mean a wiring or connector fault, but this is less likely than a damaged heater element. Fix is replacement of the sensor. These are readily available from a variety of sources; ebay, internet, auto parts stores, Honda parts.
Place your car specs and identify what engine in your signature line for earlier responses. goodl uck |
RE: Help with Codes P1166 and P1167, Please.
both of those codes at the same time is VERY odd. instead, check for a blown fuse 6 in the drivers underdash fuse box.
this fuse blows because of a short to ground in the alternator black/yellow wire. check for the short to ground in the wiring between the valve cover and the alternator. you should see the wiring loom rubbing against a bracket. if it's ok, replace the primary oxygen sensor. |
RE: Help with Codes P1166 and P1167, Please.
Hi HondatechAV6 and TexasHonda,
I checked the fuse, and it is not blown. So, thanks for narrowing it down to the O2. Would either you know an estimate for a repair shop to fix (parts and labor)? Debating whether to bother fixing it myself or just taking it to a shop. Thanks so much for the help and advise, much appreciated!! James |
RE: Help with Codes P1166 and P1167, Please.
a shop should charge no more than .5 labor since you are bringing it in and requesting no diag. otherwise they may charge 1.3-1.5(diag and replacement). it's very simple, one pic is worth a 1000 words:
http://img32.picoodle.com/img/img32/...dm_8161101.jpg a new honda sensor should run you about $112, shop around. i'd suggest sticking with honda parts. |
RE: Help with Codes P1166 and P1167, Please.
I'll double check the wiring/connectors of the O2. Otherwise if they check out good then I'll pick up the part.
Thanks again so much for all the help, it is very much appreciated!! |
My daughter had the same problem with her car recently. It took us nearly 3 months before we finally figured out the problem. The 1998 Honda Accord EX 2.3 also has a ULEV vtch engine. This is actually much more sensitive to O2 sensors then the other DX and LX versions. Therefore, you need a ULEV (Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle)compatible sensor. They can be purchased at Napa or elsewhere. The specific part we used was Bosch #13493 (F00E260951). It made both codes go away and its a plug and go, so you can replace it yourself in about 15 minutes. I hope this helps.
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I have the exact same problem. I appreciate the help. When i talked to AutoZone they said there are two types of oxygen sensors: 1) standard 2) made especially for California cars. I live in Utah but I bought my car from someone in CA and under the hood there's a message that says "this car passes federal and california emissions standards" or something like that. Does that mean i HAVE to buy the more expensive CA oxygen sensor? Or can i use the other sensor because i don't need to pass CA emissions, i need to pass UT emissions?
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Originally Posted by double_N
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I have the exact same problem. I appreciate the help. When i talked to AutoZone they said there are two types of oxygen sensors: 1) standard 2) made especially for California cars. I live in Utah but I bought my car from someone in CA and under the hood there's a message that says "this car passes federal and california emissions standards" or something like that. Does that mean i HAVE to buy the more expensive CA oxygen sensor? Or can i use the other sensor because i don't need to pass CA emissions, i need to pass UT emissions?
Btw: We don't even know what year, model car, engine (ULEV or non-ULEV?) you have. |
If you have the ULEV engine, there's a LOT more different than just the O2 sensor. You'll have to get the (more expensive :( ) sensor. Since you're not in California, you have to make sure the parts store actually lists a different sensor. (I'm assuming you have a 1998-2002 4-cyl???)
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