OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2AEF Intake Air O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit Open Bank 2
The negative pump current control of the intake air oxygen sensor on bank 2 reports a circuit open condition. Wide-band lambda regulation on the intake side is impaired.
Is it safe to drive with P2AEF?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in pump current wire
- PossibleInternal open in pump cell
- Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
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 B2, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Related codes
- P2AE6Intake Air O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit Open Bank 1
- P2AECIntake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Open Bank 2
- P2AEDIntake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low Bank 2
- P2AEEIntake Air O2 Sensor Pumping Current Circuit High Bank 2
- P2AF0Intake Air O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit Low Bank 2
- P2AF1Intake Air O2 Sensor Negative Current Control Circuit High Bank 2
- P2AF2Starter Relay C Control Circuit/Open
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.