P2272
O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean (Bank 2, Sensor 2)
The downstream oxygen sensor on bank 2 reports a constant lean signal during a forced-rich command from the ECU. Suggests either a sensor that has lost its rich-side response, or a catalyst that is so degraded that no rich exhaust reaches the downstream sensor (cross-check P0420).
- 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.
- Downstream sensor failed stuck leanCommon
- Exhaust leak after catalystPossible
Parts involved
- Oxygen Sensor Downstream
- Catalytic Converter
P2272 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.