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DTC P2196:00, P2198:00: Notes

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DTC P2196:00 P2196:00: A/F sensor (RH) signal stuck rich
DTC P2198:00 P2198:00: A/F sensor (LH) signal stuck rich
DETECTION CONDITION 
  • P2196:00 indicates that A/F sensor (RH) signal is stuck rich
  • P2198:00 indicates that A/F sensor (LH) signal is stuck rich
  • An A/F sensor indicating rich at the end of a test is trying to correct for an over-lean condition. The test fails when the fuel control system no longer detects switching for a calibrated amount of time
POSSIBLE CAUSE  Electrical System: 
  • Short to power supply in wiring harness or A/F sensor
  • Water in wiring harness connector
  • Open/shorted A/F sensor circuit
  • Open circuit in A/F sensor pumping current circuit
  • Corrosion or poor mating terminals and wiring
  • Damaged A/F sensor
  • Damaged HO2S
  • Damaged PCM

Fuel System: 

  • Restricted fuel pressure regulator/fuel supply line
  • Ethanol content in fuel
  • Excessive fuel pressure
  • Vapor recovery system
  • Leaking fuel injectors

Intake Air System: 

  • Vacuum Leaks
  • Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system
  • Incorrectly seated engine oil dipstick
  • Air leaks after the mass air flow (MAF) sensor

Base Engine: 


  • Exhaust leaks before or near the HO2S(s)
  • Oil overfill
  • Cam Timing
  • Cylinder compression