Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2A03
O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1
The front oxygen sensor on bank 2 reacts too slowly or shows insufficient signal swing during closed-loop fuel control.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberA / 03
Possible causes
- Sensor aging high
- Sensor contamination medium
- Sensor element aged beyond calibration window 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: 120–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–1.5 h
- Component: oxygen sensor
- Component: oxygen sensor wiring
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012