Need help, Please!
The last time I had a "biased rich" O2 code it was indeed a bad O2 sensor. The wires had chafed on the frame.
A stuck rich O2 sensor will cause the engine to run lean. The ECU sees "rich" and cuts back on the fuel in an attempt to get the A/F ratio where it's supposed to be. Also causing the misses.
A stuck rich O2 sensor will cause the engine to run lean. The ECU sees "rich" and cuts back on the fuel in an attempt to get the A/F ratio where it's supposed to be. Also causing the misses.
Speaking of battery, how old is it? Disconnect and wait then reconnect. My guess is that you are having issues with the #1 O2 Sensor. If it's reading lean it will be throwing a lot of fuel at it hence the black smoke coming out of the exhaust.
Yes I'm north of Mebane, actually north of 49 up 119.
Yes I'm north of Mebane, actually north of 49 up 119.
Which is the number one? Where is it located? I found the one nearly in the middle of the car after the converter. I guess that is #2?
Item 608 is the #1 Sensor. You can see it by looking down over the left hand (Driver Side) rear section of the motor
Last edited by DrLoch; Feb 4, 2016 at 05:22 PM. Reason: Added more text
I got it scanned this morning and got code P2196. That says P2196 O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich (Bank 2 Sensor 1) Code
Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p2196
So what do I need to do? Replace the O2 sensors?
Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p2196
So what do I need to do? Replace the O2 sensors?


