P0057: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 2, Sensor 2)

Popped a P0057 code? That’s your downstream O2 sensor heater on Bank 2—passenger side—telling you it’s running low on power. Had this crop up on my buddy’s truck last winter. At iCarsoft US, the iCarsoft CR MAX and CR Eagle are my go-to OBD2 scanners—Bluetooth, bidirectional, all the bells. Over 1.78 million wrenchers in 250+ countries trust ‘em to nail this stuff.

Got a Bank 2, Sensor 2 issue that’s not voltage-specific? Check out P0056—same spot, different gremlin.

1. What’s P0057 All About?

Here’s the rundown: P0057 flags when the ECM sees the heater circuit for the Bank 2, Sensor 2 O2 sensor—post-cat, passenger side—dipping below normal voltage. Downstream sensors keep tabs on the cat, and the heater gets ‘em going fast. When it’s weak, emissions take a hit. Ties close to P0056, but this one’s specific to low juice—forum guys see it a lot with bad wiring.

2. What’s Messing It Up?

• Heater Shot: Sensor’s heating element’s toast—wear and tear.
• Wiring Trouble: Short to ground or corrosion killing voltage.
• Fuse Blown: Heater circuit fuse went south—easy to miss.
• ECM Fade: Computer’s not pushing enough power—rare, but happens.
• Dead Sensor: Could be a dud right out of the box.

3. What’s It Feel Like?

Check engine light’s your first clue—P0057 loves that game. Won’t shake the truck much—maybe a tiny MPG drop—but it’s an emissions headache. Seen posts about failed smog checks or a slight exhaust whiff. Cold starts might drag too—sensor’s not heating up right.

4. What Rides Get Nailed?

P0057 tags anything with Bank 2—V6s, V8s, passenger side’s the target. Here’s what I’ve run across:

• Ford: F-150, Expedition (2015-2023) – wiring fries in salty states.
• Chevy: Silverado, Tahoe (2016-2023) – sensors quit in cold runs.
• Toyota: Tundra, Sequoia (2014-2022) – fuses blow on beaters.
• Dodge: Ram 1500, Charger (2017-2023) – ECM gets some blame.
• Jeep: Wrangler, Grand Cherokee (2015-2023) – trail grime takes ‘em out.

Forum folks point to winter roads, sketchy sensors, or high miles.

5. How Bad Is It?

P0057’s not a road-killer—more of a slow nag. It’s less about power, more about emissions and maybe a little fuel loss. Let it fester, and the cat could take a hit—seen that turn ugly on threads. Sort it before it snowballs.

6. Can You Roll With It?

You can drive with P0057—ran mine a few days no sweat. It’s not critical unless smog’s coming up. Still, don’t slack; cat damage stings the wallet. Use a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner like CR MAX or CR Eagle to watch it and get after it.

7. How Do You Track It?

Here’s how I’d chase it with iCarsoft CR MAX or CR Eagle—these scanners are clutch:

• Scan for P0057—check for P0056 or P0157 tagging along.
• Hit live data—see if the sensor’s heating or stuck cold.
• Test the heater—multimeter, 8-10 ohms is good.
• Check wiring—look for shorts to ground or rusty pins.
• Use bidirectional—ping the heater circuit and ECM to narrow it.

8. Don’t Trip Up

• Don’t Rush It: Test wiring and fuse—save the sensor swap.
• Fuse Check: Blown one’ll fake you out.
• ECM Look: Weak power can mimic a bad heater.

9. How Do You Fix It?

Got the culprit? Here’s my fix list:

• Swap the O2 sensor if the heater’s done—OEM holds up.
• Fix wiring—patch shorts or clean corrosion.
• Replace the fuse—quick and cheap if it’s out.
• Reflash ECM if it’s off—scanner or dealer job.
• Clean connectors—contact cleaner kills the crud.

10. How Hard’s the Job?

P0057’s pretty tame—sensor’s an hour, fuse is a minute. Wiring’s the slog if it’s hidden. iCarsoft CR MAX or CR Eagle make it painless with live data—cut my diag time in half.

11. What’s the Cost?

Heads-Up: Let the cat fry, and you’re out $1,000+.

12. How Do You Clear P0057?

Fixed it? Zap it with CR MAX or CR Eagle—follow the steps. Battery pull’s a lazy out, but a scanner with live data locks it down proper.

13. Keep It Straight

• Sensor Choice: OEM over junk—lasts longer.
• Wiring Watch: Check for wear, especially in cruddy weather.
• Fuse Tip: Peek at the box every so often.

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