P2251

12BD60 - P2251

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
12BD60 - P2251

Fault text
Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter, line fault: Open
circuit, virtual ground

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the internal resistance and
the output voltage of the oxygen sensor before the catalytic
converter.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
Engine running
Battery voltage: 10.7 V to 16 V
No deactivation of voltage to pre-catalyst oxygen sensor
Potential problem source(s):
- Defective wiring harness
- Oxygen sensor before catalytic converter defective
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 9 V and 16 V
Temperature condition:
- Engine warmed to normal temp, above 80 °C
Time condition:
- None
Other conditions:
- Engine ON

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check wiring harness between pre-catalyst oxygen sensor
and DME
- Replace pre-catalyst oxygen sensor
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
Continued driving is possible, but because the oxygen
sensor is not ready for closed-loop control, conversion of
exhaust gases in the catalytic converter will be seriously
impaired.
Possible apparent symptoms:
- MIL lamp lights up after 2nd driving cycle
- Higher exhaust emissions
- Higher fuel consumption
- Surge

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: on
- CC message: on
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
None