Monitoring criteria
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The fault is recognized when voltage at the pre-catalyst oxygen sensor 2 is > 4.8 V (lean) under partial or full load.
Potential problem source(s):
-Oxygen sensor not screwed in correctly
-Leak in exhaust/muffler system on engine side of oxygen sensor