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P22B2

O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit/Open (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

The negative (sinking) side of the O2 sensor pumping current control circuit on bank 1 sensor 2 is open.

  • 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.

  • Open negative current lineCommon
  • Pin pushed back out of connector bodyLess likely
  • Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensorLess likely

Parts involved

  • Oxygen Sensor

P22B2 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.