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PowertrainP2189

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

System too lean at idle bank 2

31 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

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 CVP2189No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2189No description available Powertrain
BYDP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
CheryP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP2189System too lean at idle BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2189System too lean at idle bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
GMP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2189Fuel Trim System Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2189No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP2189No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2189System too lean at idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MaseratiP2189System Too Lean at Idle - Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2189Fuel trim 2 too lean BrandPowertrain
OpelP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2189No description available Powertrain
PorscheP2189No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2189Fuel trim 2 too lean BrandPowertrain
SaabP2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2189System Too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP2189System too Lean at Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
TataP2189System Too Lean At Idle Bank 2 BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2189System too lean at idle bank 2 BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2189system too Lean at idle 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.

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