OBD · Emissions control

P2195 O2 sensor signal stuck lean (bank 1, sensor 1)

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What this code means

P2195 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: emissions control. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Severity: Monitor. You can drive normally but get it checked in the coming weeks. It may fail an MOT or roadworthiness test.

Most common causes

  1. Faulty oxygen sensor#1
  2. Intake air leak#2

    A hiss at idle with an unstable idle often means a split hose or intake gasket.

Cost of related repairs

Independent garageMain dealer
Oxygen (lambda) sensor£80 – £220£105 – £335

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.

Related problems

Frequently asked questions

What does code P2195 mean?

P2195: O2 sensor signal stuck lean (bank 1, sensor 1). P2195 is a generic OBD code shared by all manufacturers since 2001 for petrol and 2004 for diesel. It relates to: emissions control. The code tells you what the ECU measured as abnormal, not necessarily which part to replace.

Can I drive with code P2195?

Monitor. You can drive normally but get it checked in the coming weeks. It may fail an MOT or roadworthiness test.

How much does it cost to fix P2195?

Oxygen (lambda) sensor: £80 – £220.

How to read this code

An OBD scanner plugged into the 16-pin socket under the steering wheel reads and clears codes. Bluetooth models cost £20 to £40. Clearing a code without fixing the fault is pointless: it comes back.