OBD Guide

P200F

Catalyst System Over Temperature Bank 2

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Loss of engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unusual odor from the exhaust system
  • Metallic clanging from under the car

Causes

  • Malfunction of the ignition system (misfire)
  • Rich fuel mixture
  • Malfunction of oxygen sensors
  • Mechanical damage to the catalyst
  • Problems with the Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system

How to Fix

  1. Check the ignition system for misfires
  2. Diagnose the operation of oxygen sensors
  3. Check the fuel system for a rich mixture
  4. Inspect the catalyst for mechanical damage
  5. Check the operation of the EGR system

Related codes

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