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Diagnostic reference · P2298

P2298

O2 Sensor Out of Range During Deceleration Bank 2 Sensor 1

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

What it means

P2298 means O2 Sensor Out of Range During Deceleration Bank 2 Sensor 1.

Where it lives

For P2298, start at the sensor the description names. The description of P2298 puts it on bank 2.

Check these first

  • A lazy or contaminated upstream oxygen sensor on bank 2
  • A bank 2 injector dripping fuel during deceleration
  • An exhaust leak ahead of bank 2 sensor 1
  • A vacuum leak on the bank 2 intake that skews the mixture
  • A biased upstream oxygen sensor that never swings lean

What to do next

  1. Watch bank 2 sensor 1 during a deceleration event
  2. Check for exhaust leaks ahead of bank 2 sensor 1
  3. Balance the bank 2 injectors and check for a dripping injector
  4. Smoke test the bank 2 intake for vacuum leaks
  5. Replace bank 2 sensor 1 if it will not swing lean on decel
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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