O2 sensor troubles

[Xcandyman]

I have been receiving the trouble code for Bank 2 sensor 1 for some time now. Well yesterday I broke down and bought the $160 replacement. (damn Bosch is proud of those things) Replaced it and got 5 minutes up the road only for it to trigger again. So this now has me thinking the issue is electrical. I know on some cars there is a fuse for the sensors, or emissions all together. Is that the case on X's? Or has anyone else ran into this?

 

[STONER-X]

What is the code?

Bank2 sensor1 tells us nothing....

 

[Whitebeauty]

Might not have been that one. Maybe it was the other.

 

[Gadget]

You should never run anything but real Denso sensors in your truck.

We see all kinds of problems with other brands.

What is the specific code you are getting and which sensor did you replace?

G

 

[Xcandyman]

What is the code?

Bank2 sensor1 tells us nothing....

I guess that would be helpful huh? Sorry a bit scatter brained today.
Code P2241 Oxygen sensor or A/F sensor pumping current low. Bank 2 sensor 1

 

[Xcandyman]

What is the specific code you are getting and which sensor did you replace?

G

I replaced sensor 1 in bank 2.

I have been searching around here, and this seems to be a common problem. I see alot of dead end threads though. nothing providing a fix.

 

[Gadget]

Ok, so which side of the vehicle did you replace that sensor on?

G

 

[Xcandyman]

Ok, so which side of the vehicle did you replace that sensor on?

G

Drivers side top sensor.

 

[Gadget]

I would suggest swapping the two front sensors and see if the problem follows the sensor or stays the same.

Have you had any major work done lately like a clutch swap.

G

 

[Xcandyman]

No major work recently. I tried the swap that you suggested, and while I was at it I gave the connectors a cleaning with some contact cleaner. Sadly the problem did not follow. Still shows the same code. I'm coming pretty close to tucking my tail between my legs and taking it to the dealer. I am completely stumped.

 

[Torspd]

Do you have any exhaust leaks? Are the studs, which hold the header to the head, tight?

 

[Xcandyman]

Do you have any exhaust leaks? Are the studs, which hold the header to the head, tight?

I have not heard any leaks. I will also break out the torque wrench in the next couple of days to check the manifold.

I have also been told that clogged catalytic converters can cause this, is that true? Seems to me that it would throw a different code, something designating a rich condition.

 

[X-MOKED U]

don't give up bud whatever it is im sure its just something simple. dealership will take a couple of hundred b4 they even remove a bolt