OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2AE4 Intake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low Bank 1
The pumping current of the intake air oxygen sensor on bank 1 reports a circuit low condition. Wide-band lambda regulation on the intake side is impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P2AE4?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyPump current wire shorted to ground
- PossibleInternal short in pump cell
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- Check engine light on
- Increased fuel consumption
- Possible rough idle or hesitation
- Failed emissions test
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Intake Air O2 Sensor B1, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P2AEDIntake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low Bank 2
- P2AE1Intake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit Low Bank 1
- P2AE2Intake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Trim Circuit High Bank 1
- P2AE3Intake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Open Bank 1
- P2AE5Intake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit High Bank 1
- P2AE6Intake Air O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit Open Bank 1
- P2AE7Intake Air O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit Low Bank 1
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.