P2246
O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
The reference voltage on the bank 1, sensor 1 wide-band oxygen sensor reads above the upper threshold. Common with a short to a positive supply or a corroded connector with leakage current.
- 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.
- Reference line shorted to positiveCommon
- Connector corroded with leakagePossible
- Supply wire pinched against B+ sourceLess likely
Parts involved
- Oxygen Sensor Upstream
- Oxygen Sensor Wiring
P2246 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.