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P2195

O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

The upstream oxygen sensor on bank 1 returns a constant lean signal during conditions where rich content is expected (for example after a deceleration fuel cut-off recovery). Usually a sensor that has lost its rich-side response or a slow heater warm-up.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: Yes
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • Check engine light on
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible rough idle or hesitation
  • Failed emissions test

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Upstream sensor failed stuck leanCommon
  • Sensor heater slow to warm upPossible

Parts involved

  • Oxygen Sensor Upstream
  • Oxygen Sensor Heater

P2195 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.