P2242
O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1
What it means
P2242 means O2 Sensor Positive Current Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1.
Where it lives
For P2242, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2242 puts it on bank 2.
Check these first
- A short to voltage on the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 positive current control wire
- A failed bank 2 sensor 1 O2 pump cell driving current high
- Chafed bank 2 sensor 1 O2 wiring touching a power feed
- A driver fault in the ECM for the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 positive current
What to do next
- Read bank 2 sensor 1 O2 positive current on a scan tool
- Test the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 positive current wire for a short to voltage
- Inspect the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 harness for chafe
- Verify ECM control of the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 pump cell
- Replace the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor if the wiring tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.