OBD Guide

P2194

System Too Rich at Higher Load Bank 2

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Black smoke from the exhaust pipe
  • Unstable engine idling
  • Gasoline smell from exhaust

Causes

  • Oxygen sensor malfunction (bank 2)
  • Dirty or faulty injectors
  • Increased pressure in the fuel rail
  • Vacuum leak in intake manifold
  • Malfunction of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)

How to Fix

  1. Check oxygen sensor readings using a scanner
  2. Inspect fuel injectors for dirt or leaks
  3. Check the pressure in the fuel system
  4. Check the tightness of the intake tract
  5. Test or replace the mass air flow sensor

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