Bank 2 wide-range A/F sensor heater circuit fault — Toyota/Lexus common on V6 engines.
Common symptoms
- Check engine light
- Poor fuel trim bank 2
- Failed emissions
Typical causes
- Failed A/F sensor heater
- Blown fuse
- Wiring in exhaust manifold area
- Exhaust leak near sensor
What scanner do you need?
Enhanced OBD2 scanner (live data graphs, freeze frame, battery voltage test)
Use live data and freeze frame to confirm the fault before replacing parts. ABS, SRS, and network U-codes usually require a full-system scanner.
Diagnostic tips
- Record freeze frame data when the code first sets
- Clear the code only after fixing the root cause
- Check for related pending codes that point to a common issue
- Verify battery voltage is above 12.4V before chasing sensor codes