P0130, O2 sensor circuit malfunction.

xdrunkenstylesx · Nov 22, 2004

hello, i was wondering if anyone had gotten this code before. i never had any problems with my bmw, but just recently i had decided to try a fuel system cleaner since i have never used one before. Reading a couple forums i decided that redline fuel cleaner was the one. Well, a quarter into the tank i had the service engine soon light come on. So, i drove to the local autozone and checked it out myself. The fault code P0130 had shown up. since this was a 02 sensor circuit malfunction. i figured that it might just be a circult error that just malfunctioned today and maybe it was just a rare occassion. anyhow i was wondering if anyone else had gotten this code after they had used redline fuel cleaner and if this is a major issue that i should address.

I just also want to add a review of the product. I feel that redline fuel cleaner is very harsh on our cars. Maybe because our cars hold only 15 gallons of fuel and supposely you need to mix the redline product with 20 gallons. anyhow ever since i poured it in i get a ticking noise coming from inbetween the intake maniford and the head. i did feel worried, but after doing some research, most of the members of e46.com had said that it was normal. well i still felt that something was somehow wrong because it sounded like the car need a valve adjustment. anyhow i decide that i should first dilute the fuel which contained redline. i went out and pumped 4 gallons of regular figuring that this might have less additives and would dilute the mixture in the car. well when i got back home, popped the hood and took and listen to the car. amazingly enough the ticking noise had diminished. I had never tried the techron product yet. But after this experience i dont think i will be putting anything that doesn't have a bmw product label on it.

BWMguy206 · Nov 22, 2004

Thats it? Thats all what the code said? You have 4 o2 sensors. I would expect a fault code reader would at least tell you which O2 sensor it is.

Anyways... most problems are the pre cat O2 sensor. You can either replace both of them or wait till the fault comes back, scan it with a much better reader, and replace either or even both O2 sensors.

Interesting experience you had with the Redline Fuel Cleaner. I pour them into my tank right before filling it up though.

xdrunkenstylesx · Nov 22, 2004

thanks for the response bmw guy, it was bank 1, sensor 1 which is supposely the location. are these sensors on the pre cat? or somewhere else. how much do 02 sensor cost? and are they difficiult the replace at home? if there is a DIY on it can you point me in that direction. thank you

BWMguy206 · Nov 22, 2004

xdrunkenstylesx said:
thanks for the response bmw guy, it was bank 1, sensor 1 which is supposely the location. are these sensors on the pre cat? or somewhere else. how much do 02 sensor cost? and are they difficiult the replace at home? if there is a DIY on it can you point me in that direction. thank you

Yes they are on the pre cat which is also on the exhaust manifold. Its easy to replace the bank 1 sensor 1 (Precat O2 sensor). I dont know how much O2 sensors cost for that part but I know it can be over $100.00. I think you need a special o2 sensor wrench/tool to replace it. You can also remove it with a 22mm crowfoot type wrench.

Make sure you spray some Wd40 on the fittings before you remove it. You may have to remove the smog air pump to get easy access to the precat o2 sensor.

lordshin · Nov 22, 2004

yeah i got the same error code...but i didn't use any redline fuel cleaner...the service engine soon light just came on...but when autozone scanned it, it was error p0130, 0150, p1188, p1189...when dealer replaced the 2 sensors, it was around $100 for one...

xdrunkenstylesx · Nov 24, 2004

I just wanted to thank you guys for the replies.

Martialartsblac · Nov 24, 2004

Did you test the car hot? Most o2 sensors dont start working properly unless they are at operating temperature.. The cars mileage usually determines time to change. I have a 99 323i with 98k and Im getting ready to change mine.
Just a thought

xdrunkenstylesx · Nov 24, 2004

Well i only have 27,500 miles on the car. so i figured that it might be too early for it to go bad, anyhow i had just reset the ecu 3 days ago. the light hasn't showed up at all. so i figured that maybe it was just a one time deal.

BcMiW328 · Nov 26, 2004

lordshin said:
yeah i got the same error code...but i didn't use any redline fuel cleaner...the service engine soon light just came on...but when autozone scanned it, it was error p0130, 0150, p1188, p1189...when dealer replaced the 2 sensors, it was around $100 for one...

Those are the the codes that I keep getting. However, everytime I take it in, the light goes off, and they say they can't do anything with it, unless the light is on. I only have 55,000 miles on my car, I thought 02 sensors lasted longer than that. I don't have the money to dish out for new sensors now, I just paid $700 for tires. WTF!!! I mean the light came on and off for awhile in the summer, then nothing for a good 4 months, then two days ago it came on, then shut off and today on again. Can I go awhile without replacing them??? Let me know guys!!!

vids_blk323Ci · Jan 23, 2007

I just got this code too. Driving around 9MPH. Water Temp at about 208degF, Intake air temp at bout 123degF

Quick search on the web give these possible causes:
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0>*******><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42></TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]Open or short in heated oxygen sensor circuit[/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]Heated oxygen sensor[/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]Air induction system[/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]EGR system[/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]Fuel pressure[/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]Injector[/FONT]</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=baseline width=42>

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="100%">[FONT=arial, Arial, Helvetica]ECM[/FONT]</TD></TR>********></TABLE>

Anyone care to elaborate?

Only Recall that I can tell for my MY is 00E-A01

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00E-A01

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="7%" colSpan=2 height=49>1485 / 1486

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="7%" height=49>VERR

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="7%" height=49>8/16/2000

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="4%" height=49>1999 2000

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="11%" height=49>323i 323Ci 328i 328Ci Z3 roadster 2.3 Z3 roadster 2.8

Z3 Coupe 2.8 528i 528T

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="8%" height=49>XBMXV02.8LEV YBMXV02.8LEV

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="20%" height=49>Due to a software failure, the oxygen sensor readiness code may not set which prevents the illumination of the Check Engine light in case of an oxygen sensor malfunction. Check Engine Light will illuminate in case of an OBD malfunction.

Also, on some vehicles there is a communication conflict between the engine control module and the transmission controle module. This may lead to difficulties in or may prevent communication between the enigne control module and an off-board scan tool. Remedy:

BMW will reprogram the engine control module with latest up-to-date softward

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="10%" height=49>57,300 24,700

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="10%" height=49>82,000

</TD><TD vAlign=top width="10%" height=49>50S

</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width="11%" colSpan=2 height=51>

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bmwe46nyc · Jan 23, 2007

I just bought two pre-cat sensors for 95.00 each @ bavarian autosport. Try using Lubro-Molly valve and fuel injection cleaners instead of the Redline. I've used them w/no problem. All I know about Redline is that their oil is super good.

Akbrazil · Jan 24, 2007

O2 usually go bad after 100K miles. Sometimes you'll find some bmw owers changing them as early as 50K. Never really heard of anything lower then that unless it was defect from the factory or running bad gas for a long period of time.

I use fuel additives regularly, never had any issues. I generally use the techron stuff - last weekend I tired the Liqui Moly, purchases online.

///Mechanic · Jan 24, 2007

Don't know the OBD translation, but there is a bulletin pertaining to a few faults for oxygen sensors that have nothing to do with replacing the sensors. Its a software issue in these cases. With 27,000 miles........I doubt your o2 failed.

vids_blk323Ci · Apr 3, 2007

Just got it again today. Intake temp at about 54deg Celcius, Outside temp at about 31deg Celcuis. For me it seems to only occur on hot days around 80deg F....

vids_blk323Ci · Jul 20, 2007

getting this fault again. Does anyone have a link to the bulletin ///mechanic is talking about?

///Mechanic · Jul 21, 2007

I'd love to help you out with what I can see, but unfortunately I can't. I am sure someone has access to copies of the SIB info though.

vids_blk323Ci · Jul 21, 2007

excellent info on this one at:
http://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_co...ble_codes/generic/p0133-oxygen-sensor-circuit-slow-response-bank-1-sensor-1.php

P0130, O2 sensor circuit malfunction.

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