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PowertrainP0040

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O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1

31 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: Oxygen sensor: measures oxygen in the exhaust gas · Mass air flow sensor: measures the air going into the engine · Bank 1: the side of the engine containing cylinder 1 · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

This code is in the fuel and air metering range, which includes fuel-pressure and camshaft-timing faults.

2Common causes

  1. Dirty or faulty mass air flow sensor
  2. Vacuum or intake air leak
  3. Weak fuel pump or clogged fuel filter
  4. Faulty fuel injector
  5. Faulty oxygen sensor
  6. Wiring or connector fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. Some codes in this range affect fuel pressure or camshaft timing; if the engine loses power, runs badly, or stalls, stop safely and get professional help.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 31

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0040Drive motor IGBT fault BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
BMWP0040mixed-up oxygen sensors BrandPowertrain
BYDP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
CheryP0040SAE: oxygen sensor Signals Swapped: B1-S1 B2-S1 BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP00401/1 and 2/1 oxygen sensor harness connectors reversed BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0040Automatic-Transmission Input Speed Circuit No Signal BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0040Sequential solenoid coil 1 output fault BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0040SAE: Oxygen Sensor Signals Swapped: B1-S1 B2-S1 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0040SAE: Oxygen Sensor Signals Swapped: B1-S1 B2-S1 BrandPowertrain
GMP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0040HO2S Signals Swapped Banks 1 and 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
HondaP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0040Heated oxygen sensor 1-1 Signal swapped to 2-1 BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
OpelP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1 / Bank 2 Sensor 1 SAEPowertrain
SaabP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
TataP0040O2 Sensor Signals Swapped Bank 1 Sensor 1/ Bank 2 Sensor 1 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0040Sequential solenoid coil 1 output fault BrandPowertrain
VolvoP0040Upstream HO2S Sensors Swapped BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0040Oxygen (Lambda) sensor signals swapped: B1-S1 / B2-S1; Open circuit BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0040 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP004000Oxygen sensors 1 (cylinder banks 1 and 2) have been swapped. BrandPowertrain
PorscheP004000No description available Powertrain

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