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Fault code P0138

Discussion in '1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006)' started by Klingon4x2, Feb 14, 2022.

  1. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:26 PM
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    Klingon4x2

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    I have a 2006 4x2 Double Cap. I got a P0138 which points to Bank 1, Sensor 2 which is the driver side post catalytic convertor sensor. I replaced with an OEM sensor. I also cleaned the MAF sensor. Cleared the fault code and a day later the fault code came back. What else can produce the same code? I look around the exhaust to check for leak but could not find anything that will jump out at me. Any help? Thanks,
     
  2. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:30 PM
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    Toyoda Tundra

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    Bank 1 sensor 1 could be on its way out causing irregular performance on the one you just replaced, sensors work together, that’s why it’s usually recommended to replace all of them.
     
  3. Feb 15, 2022 at 12:28 AM
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    NickB_01TRD

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    Agree with this. At the bare minimum do Bank 1 sensor 1. If possible do the other 2.
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2022 at 4:19 AM
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    Jack McCarthy

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    Don't you mean Bank 1 and Bank 2 sensor 1s at a minimum?
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2022 at 7:53 AM
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    Filthyphil

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    Swap sensors from on side to the other and see if the code follows.
     
  6. Mar 24, 2022 at 4:25 PM
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    remington351

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    I chased the cat inefficiency code for a while and finally solved it with the anti-foulers

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/bad-cat-w-02-sensor-obd-data.95762/#post-2489829

    Reading elsewhere said the software on these Tundras is way too sensitive. One post said that once cat efficiency drops from 100% to 96% the cel will light and throw a code preventing you from passing emissions. I'm all for clear air but I'm not gonna spend $1,400 on a new cat just to gain 4%.
     
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