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P2196 - O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

DTC DESCRIPTION P2196 - O2 SENSOR SIGNAL BIASED/STUCK RICH (BANK 1 SENSOR 1)

Description:  A heated oxygen sensor bank 1, sensor 1 (HO2S11) indicating rich at the end of a test is trying to correct for an over rich condition. This DTC sets when the fuel control system no longer detects switching for a calibrated amount of time.
Possible Causes: 
  • Water in the harness connector
  • UO2SPC11 circuit open (if equipped)
  • HO2S11 circuit open (if equipped)
  • Corrosion
  • Incorrect connections
  • Excessive fuel pressure
  • Leaking or contaminated fuel injectors
  • EVAP purge valve stuck open
  • Biased MAP sensor signal (if equipped)
  • Incorrect learned ethanol content
  • Contaminated MAF sensor (if equipped)
  • Positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) system
  • Contaminated oil
  • Oil overfill
  • Camshaft timing
  • Damaged universal HO2S11 (if equipped)
  • Damaged HO2S11 (if equipped)
Diagnostic Aids:   
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