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P2A01

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer communications

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TSB 23-2082 ↗

FORD

Some 2020-2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P0315, P054F, P054E, P2A00, P2A01, and/or P02ED stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM. To correct the condition, foll…

TSB 21-2380 ↗

FORD

Some 2022 F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a 6.7L engine and built on or before 05-Oct-2021 may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTC) P054E, P054F, P02ED, P2A00 And/Or P2A01 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM). This may be due to the software in the PCM. To corre…

SA-004-19 ↗

MAZDA

Some customers may complain of a check engine light on while driving the vehicle. If DTCs P2A04:00, P2272:00 and/or other DTCs are found during diagnosis, follow the repair procedure below. P2A04:00 - HO2S (LH) circuit range/performance, P2272:00 - HO2S (LH) signal stuck lean, P2270:00 - HO2S (RH) signal stuck lean, P2A01:00 - H…

DODGE, RAM

MIL Illumination Due to P2000, P2A00 and/or P2A01 FRONT O2 sensor. Customer may experience MIL illumination. Further investigation by the technician may find one or more of the following DTC(s) present: P2000 - NOX Absorber Efficiency Below Threshold - Bank 1. P2A00 - O2 Sensor 1/1 Circuit Performance. P2A01 - O2 Sensor 1/2 Circ…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
DodgeRAM 2500 ↗2011
DodgeRAM 2500 ↗2010
DodgeRAM 2500 ↗2008
DodgeRAM 2500 ↗2007
DodgeRAM 3500 ↗2011
DodgeRAM 3500 ↗2010
FordF-250 SD ↗2022
FordF-250 SD ↗2021

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.