Guide To P0144 OBD Error Code Solutions

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OBD error code P0144 is also a generic error code that indicates some problem with your vehicle’s oxygen sensor circuit. Now, you must be wondering what is this problem and how does that matter when it comes to your vehicle’s performance? Another question that might be haunting you must be how serious is this problem? Well, to get your answers to all these questions you will need to go through the subsequent sections.

OBD code P0144 will be set by your vehicle’s PCM/ECM also known as the powertrain control module/engine control module when it detects that there is a rich condition meaning an excessive high voltage from the bank 1 sensor 2 of the oxygen sensor circuit. Wondering what causes this rich condition? Go through the causes mentioned below:

What causes this problem with the O2 sensor circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 3)?

• Issues with the rear most oxygen sensor, such as defective wirings or connections, open or shorted circuits
• Damaged oxygen sensor wiring that lies close to exhaust components
• Rich running of engine
• Exhaust holes near bank 1 sensor 3
• Damaged PCM
• Broken catalyst not cleaning the exhaust, causing the rich condition

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We have listed out few common symptoms related to the OBD error code P0144 to help you in better understanding of the problem.

Common Symptoms

• Illumination of MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)
• Loss in engine power
• Fall in fuel efficiency
• Vehicle may fail the emissions test in some cases
• Increase in tailpipe emissions

Correcting a problem with your vehicle is not easy, you need to be extremely careful. You need to follow certain specified steps. We have worked out a list of steps for you to correct the OBD error code P0144

• First of all, you should conduct a road test after clearing the fault code to verify the failure
• Next, replace the damaged or shorted o2 sensor for bank 1 sensor 3
• After that replace or repair the wiring or connections to the O2 sensor for bank 1 sensor if found damaged
• Lastly, replace the broken catalyst

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If you wish to be that DIY guy and want to diagnose your vehicle’s problem yourself you will need to keep in mind the following steps

• Firstly, you will need to checks the electrical connections for shorts or sensor damage to the O2 bank 1 sensor 3
• After that you will have to attach a diagnostic scanner to scan code and documents freeze frame data
• Next, you will need to clear codes to check for the sensor failure
• After this you will need to keep an eye and check oxygen sensor data to check if the voltage is above 500 mv or not
• Also, check the exhaust catalyst for any damage
• For further diagnosis you will have to follow the manufacturer's specific pinpoint tests

Common Mistakes When Diagnosing The P0144 Code

To avoid any misdiagnosis, follow the following steps:

• Before replacing the O2 sensor make sure that you check the catalyst integrity for damage or defects
• Engine leaks may short the sensor, so check for oil or coolant contaminants in the sensor
• Also, make sure that the heater circuit works properly
• Also, do check the removed O2 sensor for any damage