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Diagnostic reference · P2896

P2896

Cylinder 2 Ion Current Sense Circuit Low

System
Transmission (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Transmission

What it means

P2896 means Cylinder 2 Ion Current Sense Circuit Low.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the cylinder 2 ion current sense circuit
  • High resistance in the cylinder 2 coil ion sense wiring
  • A weak ignition coil spark on cylinder 2
  • A backed out pin at the cylinder 2 coil connector
  • A leaking spark plug boot on cylinder 2 shunting the signal

What to do next

  1. Read cylinder 2 ion current data on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the cylinder 2 spark plug and coil boot
  3. Test the cylinder 2 ion sense circuit for a short to ground
  4. Check the cylinder 2 coil connector pins
  5. Replace the cylinder 2 coil if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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