P0141 on Toyota Vitz (SCP10): Rear oxygen sensor heater circuit

Short answer: P0141 means “Rear oxygen sensor heater 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 heater fuse and wiring.

Code

P0141

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

Likely causes

1. Open or short in rear oxygen sensor heater circuit
2. Rear oxygen sensor heater

What to check, in order

1. Check heater fuse and wiring
2. Check heater resistance

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• P0141 · Honda Civic (10th gen, FC)
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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.