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P0130 (blink 21) on Toyota Vitz (SCP10): Front oxygen sensor circuit

Short answer: P0130 means “Front oxygen sensor circuit”. The car’s computer has found a fault in the Engine - O2 system and turns on the Check engine light (MIL). First check: check sensor connector and wiring.

Code
P0130 · blink 21
System
Engine - O2
Dashboard light
Check engine light (MIL)
Also sold as
Toyota Yaris, Toyota Echo (XP10)
Applies to
1SZ-FE (by platform)
Confidence
medium (Toyota Echo 1999–2002 factory diagnostics, same XP10 platform; not confirmed on JDM 1SZ-FE)
Source
carmanualsclub.com · toyota-club.net

Likely causes

  1. Open or short in front oxygen sensor circuit
  2. Front oxygen sensor
  3. Air leak or fuel pressure fault

What to check, in order

  1. Check sensor connector and wiring
  2. Check for vacuum or exhaust leaks
  3. Replace sensor if signal does not switch

Related on this car

Same code on other cars

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Clearing the code does not fix the fault. If it comes back, the problem is still there. For brakes, airbags and steering, see a trained mechanic.