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GAH! Stupid P2241!

Old 09-01-17, 12:25 PM
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Oxygen Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low, Bank 2, Sensor 1, Code P2241 is back AGAIN. Apparently I got a bad sensor out of the box? I am going to try a Denso sensor. I cheaped out and went with a walker (from Amazon) for $30. Guess I wont do that again. If (when) the front bank fails, I'll replace that one with a denso too. So far the only code to return has been the 2241. Whats weird is it comes and goes. If I let the car sit a few days (like over the weekend, the CEL will go away until the car warms up, then typically by the time I get to the freeway (about 5 minutes or so), it comes back again.
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Two Thoughts:

1) before replacing a part that has multiple others on the car (like a spark plug, coil, etc), swap it with another one and see if the fault/fault code follows. If not, look beyond the part for the cause.

2) Beyond that, 02 sensors are easy to test on the bench with a voltmeter and a torch. You can google the values/procedure; it is quite simple.
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Originally Posted by Oro
Two Thoughts:

1) before replacing a part that has multiple others on the car (like a spark plug, coil, etc), swap it with another one and see if the fault/fault code follows. If not, look beyond the part for the cause.

2) Beyond that, 02 sensors are easy to test on the bench with a voltmeter and a torch. You can google the values/procedure; it is quite simple.
I replaced the plugs and coils already, the same time i replaced both O2 sensors. those i didnt cheap out on. Denso Iridium and Denso coils, also a Denso MAF sensor.
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I hope the Denso sensor fixes it for you. If not, I've seen similar pumping-current codes get thrown when grounds and battery cables get corroded.
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I had not thought of that. I don't recall seeing any corrosion on the battery terminals but I will check again.
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I think I got it. The Denso Air/Fuel Sensor seems to have fixed it. I changed the sensor, cleared the code, and drove it 60 miles. The CEL has not returned, so I am calling it good.
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Guess whats back...
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Hi i reckon you fix the problem can you share how
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This code went away after i changed my MAF sensor AGAIN. Only use DENSO sensors.
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Thanks for replying,I tried changing the maf and nothing so i went back to my old maf sensor,i was told that if you start the car disconnected the maf if the car shutts off the maf is good,i figured there's nothing wrong with this piece..is that true?also do you mind sending me a picture of your EFI relay,i will appreciated alot..this car is driving me crazy😱
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