P1166 Air/Fuel Sensor Front Heater Circuit Malfunction
What does P1166 mean on a Honda?
P1166 — Air/Fuel Sensor Front Heater Circuit Malfunction. This Honda-enhanced code applies to Civic, Accord, CR-V, Odyssey.
Common causes of P1166
- Open heater filament inside the sensor
- Blown A/F heater fuse
- Oxidized sensor connector
- Open heater control circuit
- Failed heater relay
How to fix P1166
- Test heater element resistance — open means a new sensor
- Check the A/F heater fuse
- Inspect the connector for oxidation
- Verify heater command on cold start
- Replace the sensor; heater faults rarely heal