OBD Guide

P1283

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor 1 Lean Shift Monitoring Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Dips during acceleration

Causes

  • Air leak in the intake tract
  • AFR sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the fuel pump or injectors
  • Dirty or faulty air flow sensor
  • AFR sensor circuit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the intake tract for air leaks
  2. Check the condition and connection of the AFR sensor
  3. Check the operation of the fuel pump and injectors
  4. Check the condition of the mass air flow sensor
  5. Check the AFR sensor circuit for opens and shorts

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