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P2096 code

Tiny
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Hi, I just replace my catalytic converters and downstream o2 sensor bank 1, and now I am getting a p2096 code fuel too lean bank 1.
Thanks for any help.
Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 7:28 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

What brand O2 sensor did you use?

Did you check for any exhaust leaks after you replaced it?

Roy
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 7:52 AM
Tiny
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Just found a bit of a leak at the threads of the o2.
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 7:54 AM
Tiny
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The o2 is a NTK.
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 7:57 AM
Tiny
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Check the harness for any damage or burned wires.

The leak can cause the code. Repair the leak, clear the code and retest.

Roy
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 8:02 AM
Tiny
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Okay will give it a try.
Thank you
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 8:07 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
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Sunday, November 18th, 2018 AT 8:13 AM
Tiny
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Hi Roy, can an exhaust leak after the downstream o2 say a foot or so trigger the p2096 code?
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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
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No, it would affect it if it was before the sensor.

Roy
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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 10:08 AM
Tiny
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Okay thanks.
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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 10:15 AM
Tiny
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.
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Saturday, November 24th, 2018 AT 10:16 AM
Tiny
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One more question. Would a lazy upstream o2 on bank 1 cause p2096?
The o2 is not cycling correctly.
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 6:50 AM
Tiny
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No, that is for fuel control. It is doing its job as that bank is running lean. Look for vacuum leaks, PCV valve and it could also be a partially clogged injector.

Roy
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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I am just wondering. I did not get the p2096 until I put in the catalytic converters and Downstream o2.
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 7:35 AM
Tiny
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The downstream O2 sensor has only one job, it monitors the catalytic converter. It does not have any affect on fuel control.

Roy
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 7:41 AM
Tiny
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I understand that. I just got the code right after I replaced the senor and converter. Just wondering why.
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 7:44 AM
Tiny
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I understand what you are saying.

Now that the converter is working, the one bank is running lean. Hard to say why without me being there to go over the car.

Roy
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 7:47 AM
Tiny
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Okay, thanks.
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Sunday, November 25th, 2018 AT 7:48 AM

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