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P1164 Nissan Code - HO2S21 Rich Shift Monitoring

Quick Answer

The Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 is placed into the exhaust manifold. Common causes include Faulty O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1, O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1 harness is open or shorted, O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1 circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P1164 Nissan indicates HO2S21 Rich Shift Monitoring.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1, O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1 harness is open or shorted, O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1 circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 5,837

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Intermediate (2 / 3)

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Table of contents Created and updated by William Orellana on May 03, 2019

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Code P1164 Nissan Description

The Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 is placed into the exhaust manifold. It detects the amount of oxygen in the exhaust gas compared to the outside air. The heated oxygen sensor 1 has a closed-end tube made of ceramic zirconia. The zirconia generates voltage from approximately 1V in richer conditions to 0V in leaner conditions. The heated oxygen sensor 1 signal is sent to the Engine Control Module (ECM). The ECM adjusts the injection pulse duration to achieve the ideal air-fuel ratio. The ideal air-fuel ratio occurs near the radical change from 1 to 0V.

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P1164 Nissan?

Faulty O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1
O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1 harness is open or shorted
O2 Sensor Heater Bank 2 Sensor 1 circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P1164 Nissan?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P1164 Nissan code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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