P2097 Ford Galaxy

P2097 is a generic OBD II code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Ford Galaxy as it would any other vehicle.  It specifically indicates that your Galaxy detected that air-fuel mixture reading as the exhaust gas exits the catalytic converter is too rich. (too much fuel for the amount of fuel … Read more

Ford Galaxy U0073: Meaning, Symptoms, + Diagnosis

U0073 Definition: Control Module Communication Bus”A” Off U0073 is a fairly common trouble code.  It is generic, so it has the same meaning for your Ford Galaxy as it would any other.  This code appears when something has interrupted the communication between two of your Galaxy’s control modules. The most common causes of U0073 are … Read more

Ford Galaxy P2276: B2S3 O2 Sensor Stuck Lean

P2276 is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that your Ford Galaxy’s third (from the exhaust manifold) “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   Having this code does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, but … Read more

Ford Galaxy P2274:  B1S3 O2 Sensor – Stuck Lean

P2274 in the Ford Galaxy is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that the “bank 1” oxygen sensor (third oxygen sensor from the exhaust manifold, behind a catalytic converter) is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that the vehicle is running lean (although it can, … Read more

Ford Galaxy P2018:  Meaning + Diagnosis

P2018 is a generic diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that indicates an issue with your Ford Galaxy’s intake manifold runner position sensor/valve (from here on out, we will be referring to this sensor by its common abbreviation of IMRC). P2018 Definition: IMRC – Switch Circuit Intermittent (Bank 1) IMRC The IMRC’s job is to help your Galaxy’s … Read more

Ford Galaxy P0356: Coil Pack “F” Malfunctioning – Diagnosis

P0356 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “F” (the sixth cylinder). Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Ford Galaxy has thrown this code, it will usually be accompanied by P0306.  Addressing P0356 should take care of P0306 on its own. P0356 is a … Read more

P0355-Ford-Galaxy

P0355 is a generic OBD II diagnostic code that indicates an issue with the ignition coil “E”. Specifically with the primary or secondary wiring circuits. If your Ford Galaxy has thrown this code, it may be accompanied by P0305.  P0355 is a relatively straightforward diagnosis and is typically caused by a bad coil pack or wiring harness issue, although … Read more

Ford Galaxy P2198: Meaning, Symptoms, Causes + Diagnosis

P2198 is a generic diagnostic trouble code that indicates that your Ford Galaxy’s B2S1 O2 sensor signal is stuck rich. It does not necessarily mean that the vehicle itself is running rich (although it very well could). DTC P2198 is most likely caused by a bad oxygen sensor, although there are many potential secondary causes. … Read more