OBD Guide

P23FF

Bank 2 System B Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance

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

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Increased emissions of harmful substances

Causes

  • Air leaks in the intake tract
  • Oxygen sensor malfunction (Bank 2, System B)
  • Problems with fuel injectors
  • Malfunction of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)
  • Dirty or faulty spark plugs

How to Fix

  1. Check the tightness of the intake tract for air leaks
  2. Check the condition and operation of the oxygen sensor (bank 2, system B)
  3. Check fuel injectors for contamination or malfunction
  4. Check the condition of the mass air flow sensor (MAF)
  5. Check and replace spark plugs if necessary

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