OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P015E Excessive Time to Enter Closed Loop Fuel Timing Control
ECU took longer than allowed to enter closed-loop control of fuel injection timing. Often slow sensor warm-up.
Is it safe to drive with P015E?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor heater aging slows warm-up
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.3–2 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Oxygen Sensor, Ect Sensor
Related codes
- P015BO2 Sensor Delayed Response - Lean to Rich Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P015CO2 Sensor Delayed Response - Rich to Lean Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P015DO2 Sensor Delayed Response - Lean to Rich Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P015FExcessive Time to Enter Closed Loop Cylinder Balance Control
- P0160O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity / Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
- P0161O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2, Sensor 2)
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.