OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P22B3 O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
O2 negative current line on bank 1 sensor 2 stuck low — short to ground. A drifted or sluggish lambda sensor lets the mixture run lean or rich without correction — fuel economy and emissions suffer immediately.
Is it safe to drive with P22B3?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort to ground
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Less likelyHarness chafing through insulation
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible rough idle or hesitation
- Failed emissions test
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.5–2.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Oxygen Sensor
Related codes
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.