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P2245

O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1

System
Injector circuits (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P2245 means O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1.

Where it lives

For P2245, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P2245 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 reference voltage wire
  • A failed bank 1 sensor 1 O2 reference cell pulling voltage low
  • Water intrusion at the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 connector
  • An open in the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 reference ground

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 sensor 1 O2 reference voltage on a scan tool
  2. Test the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 reference wire for a short to ground
  3. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 connector for water
  4. Check the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 reference ground
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 1 O2 sensor if the wiring tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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