LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone: 1960-2025
Home >> Kia >> 2016 >> Cadenza Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> Engine Performance >> System >> Engine Control System Diagnosis (3 Of 3) >> DTC P2196: O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1) >> Component Inspection
April 5, 2026: LEMON Manuals is launched! Read the announcement.

Component Inspection

■ Check the condition of HO2S 

  1. Check HO2S for poor connection or loose terminal.
  2. Check if HO2S is securely installed.
  3. Is HO2S in good condition?

    YES 

    • Go to "Check the Signal waveform of HO2S" below.

    NO 

■ Check the Signal waveform of HO2S 

  1. IG "OFF". Connect HO2S connector.
  2. Engine start.
  3. With engine at operating temperature, monitor signal waveform of HO2S with GDS.
    Fig 1: Screen Display - Normal Waveform Of Front HO2S And Rear HO2S At Idle
    G11793606Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. Is the sensor switching properly?

    YES 

    • Substitute with a known - good PCM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace PCM and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.

    NO 

    • Substitute with a known - good HO2S and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.