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Diagnostic reference · P2248

P2248

O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1

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

What it means

P2248 means O2 Sensor Reference Voltage Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1.

Where it lives

For P2248, start at the sensor the description names. The description of P2248 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A bank 2 sensor 1 O2 reference voltage outside its expected range
  • A contaminated bank 2 sensor 1 O2 reference cell
  • High resistance in the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 reference wiring
  • An exhaust leak skewing the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 reading

What to do next

  1. Read bank 2 sensor 1 O2 reference voltage on a scan tool
  2. Compare the reference voltage to the expected value
  3. Test the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 reference wiring for added resistance
  4. Check the bank 2 exhaust for leaks
  5. Replace the bank 2 sensor 1 O2 sensor if the reference tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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