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  1. Nathan

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    For those wondering what the code means...

    P0031 - HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low

    In English it means the O2 Sensor is not heating up as fast as it should. There is a pre-heat function that brings the O2 sensor up to operating temp faster in order to reduce emissions.

    There could be a bad wire, lose plug or the O2 sensor might need to be replaced. This does only effect the warm-up. Once the sensor is heated to operating temps by the exhaust then all is good emissions wise again.
     
  2. AliceCooper

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    So the pre- cat O2 sensor then?