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P2196 on 2018 Honda Passport

O2 Sensor Signal Biased / Stuck Rich (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Technical troubleshooting wire for fault code P2196 specifically tailored for the 2018 Honda Passport. Includes wiring sensor pinouts, freeze frame PID parameters, and step-by-step diagnostic tree.

2018 Engine Control Module (ECM) Specific Calibration
Honda Passport2018 Passport
2018 Honda Passport
SUV3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280HP / AWD TrailSport)
2018 Stats
Vehicle
2018 Passport
3.5L i-VTEC V6 (280HP / AWD TrailSport)
ECU Subsystem
Automotive OBD-II
SAE Mode $01 & $02
Est. Repair Cost
$150 - $450
OEM Parts & DIY
Urgency Level
High
Drivable (Short)
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Common 2018 Passport Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light on
  • Engine stumbling under acceleration
  • Poor MPG

Likely Root Causes on 2018 Passport

  • Contaminated upstream O2 / AFR sensor
  • Leaking fuel injector
  • High fuel pressure
  • Short to reference voltage in sensor harness

Step-by-Step Fix Protocol for 2018 Honda Passport

Step 1: Scan & Record Freeze Frame Data

Connect an OBD-II scanner to the DLC port under the driver dashboard. Record engine RPM, Short Term / Long Term Fuel Trim (STFT/LTFT), and engine coolant temperature at the moment P2196 set.

Step 2: Inspect Wiring Harness & Pin Voltages

Inspect the sensor connector on the 2018 Passport engine bay. Use a multimeter to verify reference voltage (5.0V / 12.0V) and ground continuity.

Step 3: Component Replacement & PCM Reset

Replace the verified defective component using OEM or equivalent grade parts. Clear DTC P2196 and complete an EPA drive cycle to verify readiness monitors set to READY.

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