OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

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Powertrain generic / SAE

P23FE

Bank 1 System B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

The secondary fuel system B on bank 1 (e.g. port-injection rail in a dual-injection engine, or LPG/CNG rail in a bi-fuel system) does not maintain calibrated mixture - lambda response on bank 1 is biased by an offset on the B system.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number3 / FE

Possible causes

  • Secondary fuel system has drifted high

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: medium
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • Estimated cost: 200–1200 €
  • Estimated time: 1–4 h
  • Component: fuel system b b1
  • MIL / check engine light
  • emissions-relevant

Sources

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How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication