DTC P2196: Definition, Symptoms, Causes + Diagnosis

P2196 Definition: Oxygen Sensor – Stuck Rich (Bank 1, Sensor 1) P2196 is a generic diagnostic trouble code that indicates the first oxygen sensor on bank one(B1S1) is stuck rich. It does not necessarily mean that the vehicle itself is running too rich.  This code is the opposite of code P2195, which indicates the oxygen … Read more

P2197: O2 Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1) – Signal Stuck Lean

P2197 is a general DTC code that indicates that the signal coming from the first O2 sensor on the bank two side of the engine is stuck giving off a lean signal.  The voltage reading from a normal oxygen sensor should look something like a heartbeat, whereas with P2197 the voltage looks like a low … Read more

P2272: 02 Sensor → Stuck Lean → B2S2

P2272 is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that the “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the 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, but usually doesn’t).  P2272 is typically caused by a bad … Read more

P2270: O2 Sensor Signal → Biased/Stuck Lean (Bank 1 Sensor 2)

P2270 is a general DTC trouble code.  It means that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 behind the 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).  It’s usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, or … Read more

Nissan DTC 1564: ASCD Switch – Malfunction (Voltage Off)

This article is for Nissan made vehicles only.  This code can have different meanings for different manufacturers (most are related to cruise control). P1564 is a common code that can occur in Nissans or Infiniti’s.  It indicates that the ECM has detected an issue with the Automatic Speed Control Device (ASCD) More specifically, with the voltage … Read more

Honda P1009: Camshaft Position → Stuck Advanced

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P1009 is a common Honda made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Honda made vehicle uses something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows … Read more

Honda P1399: Random Cylinder Misfire Detected

P1399 is a Honda specific diagnostic trouble code.  It means that more than one cylinder is misfiring, and is most commonly caused by valves that are out of adjustment, or ignition issues. P1399 Quick Facts Most commonly caused by valves that are out of adjustment or an ignition issue. P1399 is a drivability issue and … Read more

Ford P1131 Diagnosis

P1131 is a diagnostic trouble code that applies to vehicles manufactured by Ford. Trouble codes that start with P1XXX were reserved for manufacturers. This code occurs when the upstream O2 sensor on bank 1 fails a diagnostic test twice in a row. P1131 Quick Facts DTC P1131 is usually caused by a bad oxygen sensor, … Read more