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Diagnostic reference · P013C

P013C

O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean Bank 2 Sensor 2

System
Fuel and air metering (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P013C means O2 Sensor Slow Response - Rich to Lean Bank 2 Sensor 2.

Where it lives

For P013C, start at the sensor the description names. The description of P013C puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • An aged downstream oxygen sensor on bank 2
  • A contaminated downstream oxygen sensor on bank 2
  • An exhaust leak near sensor 2 on bank 2
  • Resistance in the bank 2 sensor 2 wiring
  • A fuel pressure skew on bank 2

What to do next

  1. Measure the rich to lean switch time on bank 2 sensor 2
  2. Check for exhaust leaks near sensor 2
  3. Inspect the bank 2 sensor 2 wiring and connector
  4. Replace bank 2 sensor 2
  5. Check fuel pressure on bank 2
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.