P2097 Audi Q2

P2097 is a generic OBD II code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Audi Q2 as it would any other vehicle.  It specifically indicates that your Q2 detected that air-fuel mixture reading as the exhaust gas exits the catalytic converter is too rich. (too much fuel for the amount of fuel … Read more

Audi Q2 P2098: Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System – Too Lean- Bank 2

P2098 is a generic OBD II code. It specifically indicates that your Q2 detected a lean condition after the catalytic converter (too much air for the amount of fuel present). P2098 Definition This particular code is generic, so it has the same meaning for your Audi Q2 as any other vehicle.  There are three parts … Read more

Audi Q2 U0073: Meaning, Symptoms, + Diagnosis

U0073 Definition: Control Module Communication Bus”A” Off U0073 is a fairly common trouble code.  It is generic, so it has the same meaning for your Audi Q2 as it would any other.  This code appears when something has interrupted the communication between two of your Q2’s control modules. The most common causes of U0073 are … Read more

Audi Q2 P2276: B2S3 O2 Sensor Stuck Lean

P2276 is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that your Audi Q2’s third (from the exhaust manifold) “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   Having this code does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, but … Read more

Audi Q2 P2274:  B1S3 O2 Sensor – Stuck Lean

P2274 in the Audi Q2 is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that the “bank 1” oxygen sensor (third oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold, behind a catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, … Read more

Audi Q2 P2018:  Meaning + Diagnosis

P2018 is a generic diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that indicates an issue with your Audi Q2’s intake manifold runner position sensor/valve (from here on out, we will be referring to this sensor by its common abbreviation of IMRC). P2018 Definition: IMRC – Switch Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1) IMRC The IMRC’s job is to help your Q2’s … Read more

Audi Q2 P0356: Coil Pack “F” Malfunctioning – Diagnosis

P0356 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “F” (the sixth cylinder). Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Audi Q2 has thrown this code, it will usually be accompanied by P0306.  Addressing P0356 should take care of P0306 on its own. P0356 is a … Read more

P0355-Audi-Q2

P0355 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “E”. Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Audi Q2 has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0305.  P0355 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, although … Read more

Audi Q2 P2198: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes + Diagnosis

P2198 is a generic diagnostic trouble code that indicates that your Audi Q2’s B2S1 O2 sensor signal is stuck rich. It does not necessarily mean that the vehicle itself is running rich (although it very well could). DTC P2198 is most likely caused by a bad oxygen sensor, although there are many potential secondary causes. … Read more