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DTC P2196: O2 Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1): Wiring Diagram

DTC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR AND COUPLING CONNECTOR.  Has water entered the connector? Completely remove any water inside. Go to step .
2 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR. 
  1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
  3. Measure the resistance between ECM and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (E158) No. 15 - Chassis ground: 

    (E158) No. 27 - Chassis ground: 

    (E158) No. 39 - Chassis ground: 

Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more? Go to step . Repair the ground short circuit of harness between ECM and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.
3 CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR. 
  1. Connect the connector to ECM.
  2. Disconnect the connectors from front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  4. Measure the voltage between ECM and chassis ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (E158) No. 15 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (E158) No. 27 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

    (E158) No. 39 (+) - Chassis ground (-): 

Is the voltage 8 V or more? Repair the short circuit to power in the harness between ECM and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector. Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.