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Diagnostic reference · P2274

P2274

O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 3

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

What it means

P2274 means O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 3.

Where it lives

For P2274, the part to look at first is the sensor named here. The description of P2274 puts it on bank 1.

Check these first

  • A bank 1 sensor 3 O2 sensor signal stuck lean
  • A contaminated bank 1 sensor 3 O2 sensing element
  • An exhaust leak ahead of the bank 1 sensor 3 O2 sensor
  • A failed bank 1 sensor 3 O2 sensor with a biased output

What to do next

  1. Read bank 1 sensor 3 O2 voltage on a scan tool
  2. Compare the bank 1 sensor 3 O2 reading to expected values
  3. Check the bank 1 exhaust for leaks ahead of the sensor
  4. Inspect the bank 1 sensor 3 O2 sensing element for contamination
  5. Replace the bank 1 sensor 3 O2 sensor if it stays stuck lean
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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