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Diagnosis Information - DME (DFI)

P2196

Diagnostic information - DME (DFI)

Oxygen sensor ahead of catalytic converter, bank 1 - signal too rich/lean

NOTE: This fault is detected if the oxygen sensor signal ahead of the catalytic converter deviates by a certain value from the control value (rich/lean mixture) within a certain time.
Diagnosis is initiated by fault detection in mixture control.

Diagnostic conditions
- Engine running > 35 seconds
- Mass airflow 10 ... 500 kg/h
- All 4 oxygen sensors ready for operation
- No overrun fuel cut-off

Possible fault causes
- Oxygen sensor faulty