OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2A06 O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 4
The fourth oxygen sensor on bank 1, where present, returns implausible values during long-term plausibility evaluation. Used on multi-stage aftertreatment systems.
Is it safe to drive with P2A06?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensor aging
- Less likelySensor element aged beyond calibration window
- Less likelySensor mounting loose - signal damping
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
- 0.5–1.5 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Oxygen Sensor
Related codes
- P2A00O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1
- P2A01O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2
- P2A02O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 3
- P2A03O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1
- P2A04O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 2
- P2A05O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 3
- P2A07O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 4
- P2A08O2 Sensor Negative Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 3
- P2A09O2 Sensor Negative Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.