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Saturn P1159

HO2S Cross Counts Bank 2 Sensor 2

What P1159 means on a Saturn

On Saturn vehicles, P1159 is logged when the ECU detects a fault in the O2 / lambda: “HO2S Cross Counts Bank 2 Sensor 2”. P1159 is a manufacturer-specific Saturn code (the "1" after the letter marks an OEM-defined code), so its meaning applies to Saturn and may differ on other makes.

Common causes & symptoms

Typical triggers for a O2 / lambda code like P1159 include faulty or ageing sensors, wiring/connector faults, a clogged or removed component, or a value drifting outside the ECU's expected window. Symptoms range from a check-engine light only, to limp mode, rough running, higher consumption or failed emissions tests.

P1159 and ECU tuning

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