P0060
HO2S Heater Resistance Bank 2 Sensor 2
Oxygen sensor (heater)
Generic OBD-II
Medium
What it means
P0060 means the heater element inside the bank 2, sensor 2 oxygen sensor (downstream, after the catalytic converter) has a resistance outside its expected range. The heater warms the sensor for accurate readings; when its resistance drifts, the car still drives normally but the check-engine light comes on and emissions monitors take longer to complete or fail.
Medium
Can I keep driving? Yes — the engine runs normally; the bank 2 downstream O2 heater is out of its resistance range, so the effects are the warning light and an emissions-test failure.
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check-engine light on
- Fails or won't complete an emissions/readiness test
- Slower emissions monitor readiness after a cold start
- Usually no change in drivability
Common causes
Most likely first
- Aged or failing heater element with out-of-range resistance (bank 2, sensor 2)Likely
- High-resistance or corroded connections in the heater circuitCommon
- Damaged or chafed heater wiringCommon
- Faulty ECM (rare)Less often
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Read freeze-frame data and confirm the code names bank 2, sensor 2.
- Inspect the sensor connector and wiring for corrosion or high-resistance joints.
- Measure the heater element's resistance cold and compare to the manufacturer spec.
- Repair any damaged wiring or corroded terminals.
- Replace the downstream oxygen sensor if its heater resistance is out of range.
- Clear the code and complete a drive cycle to confirm the fix.
FAQ
Quick answers
Is it safe to drive with P0060?+
Yes, short-term — it doesn't affect how the engine runs. It keeps the light on and can fail emissions, so schedule the repair.
Can I just clear P0060?+
It returns once the ECM re-checks the heater resistance unless the sensor or wiring is fixed.
Related codes
Often seen with P0060
Read & clear P0060 yourself
Scan your car, confirm the code, and clear it once it's fixed — with OBD DashX on your phone.
✓ Verified name — SAE J2012 / ISO 15031-6Guidance reviewed by OBD DashX