Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2242
O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
The pumping-current line of the bank 2, sensor 1 wide-band oxygen sensor reads above the upper threshold. Common with a short to a positive supply or a damaged sensor amplifier in the ECU.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number2 / 42
Possible causes
- Pumping current line shorted to positive high
- Sensor internally shorted medium
- Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance low
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible rough idle or hesitation
- Failed emissions test
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 150–500 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: oxygen sensor upstream b2
- Component: oxygen sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012