OBD Guide

P2897

Cylinder 2 Ion Current Sense Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation
  • Power dips
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Check Engine Light Is On

Causes

  • Faulty spark plug in cylinder 2
  • Problems with the ignition coil
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Poor contact in the ignition system connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the spark plug in cylinder 2
  2. Test the ignition coil
  3. Check the integrity of the wiring to the ion current sensor
  4. Scan the control unit for other errors
  5. If necessary, replace the ion current sensor

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