B0149 Diagnostic Trouble Code

B0149 is a kind of OBD-II Diagnostic B-Body Diagnostic Trouble Code.

It is considered generic because it applies to all makes and models of vehicles, although specific repair steps may be different depending on your car model.

Symptoms

Symptoms of a B0149 diagnostic trouble code may include:

Poor acceleration
Cherry red hot catalytic converter
Possible spark knock (detonation / pre-ignition)
If the DPF is not cleared the ECU will revert to the "Limp Home Mode" until the situation is corrected

Possible Causes :

A large air leak at or near the number one oxygen sensor would also cause a lean mixture.
Faulty IMRC actuator relay (if equipped)
A faulty oxygen sensor. This will set a code in itself, however, a faulty oxygen sensor does not automatically condemn the sensor. The code just means that the sensor signal was not within specifications. An air leak or any of the above will cause an erroneous signal. There is a multitude of O2 codes relating to O2 performance which gives a clue to the problematic area.

Repair Processes :

It should be pretty close to battery voltage (12 volts). If not, then this is the circuit that has the problem. Look for missing ground strap or a rusty ground where the fuel tank is grounded to the frame. Check for damage to the wiring harness connector. Replace the oxygen sensor that is downstream from the catalytic converter on the side of the engine that does not contain cylinder #1. Also, if a oxygen sensor code stating "heater circuit malfunction" the sensor has most probably failed.

Process Tips

Diagnostic trouble code B0149 is not difficult to diagnose and repair. Thus, it always pays to have a qualified technician to look after your vehicle should this error code arise.

Diagnosing this code requires the engine to be in good running shape, without unmetered air entering the engine. If other codes that relates to misfiring condition, lean running or air entering the engine is present, then you must first fix those error codes before B0149.

Fortunately, B0149 is a fairly common OBD code, meaning that it applies to all makes and models of vehicles made after 1996.

B0149 Trouble Code For Specific Cars

B0149 Diana Straight Hydraulic Pump Relay Circuit High
B0149 Dauer 962 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
B0149 Lotec C1000 Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent
B0149 Dodge Caravan Ignition Coil C Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction
B0149 Dodge Polara Ignition Run Circuit Short To Ground
B0149 Subaru Outback LF LAMP HIGH BEAM CIRCUIT Short to Battery
B0149 Chevrolet Avalanche Driver Door Handle Circuit Open