P2097 Honda CR-Z

P2097 is a generic OBD II code, which means that it has the same meaning for the Honda CR-Z as it would any other vehicle.  It specifically indicates that your CR-Z 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

Honda CR-Z P1153: Causes, Meaning, and Diagnosis

P1153 is not a very common diagnostic trouble code.  It can have different meanings depending on the manufacturer in question. For the Honda CR-Z, it means: P1153:HO2S Insufficient Switching (Bank 2, Sensor 1) As long as your scanner confirms that the code is for insufficient switching of the heated oxygen sensor, you’re good to go.  … Read more

Honda CR-Z P1133:  Meaning, Causes, and Diagnosis

P1133 can have different definitions depending on the vehicle manufacturer in question.  In the case of the Honda CR-Z it means: HO2S Insufficient Switching (Bank 1, Sensor 1) It is typically caused by a failure of the heated oxygen sensor.  But, there can be a few other causes as well.  They are all addressed below. … Read more

Honda CR-Z 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 Honda CR-Z as it would any other.  This code appears when something has interrupted the communication between two of your CR-Z’s control modules. The most common causes of U0073 are … Read more

Honda CR-Z P2276: B2S3 O2 Sensor Stuck Lean

P2276 is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that your Honda CR-Z’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

Honda CR-Z P2274:  B1S3 O2 Sensor – Stuck Lean

P2274 in the Honda CR-Z 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

Honda CR-Z P2018:  Meaning + Diagnosis

P2018 is a generic diagnostic trouble code (DTC) that indicates an issue with your Honda CR-Z’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 CR-Z’s … Read more

Honda CR-Z 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 Honda CR-Z 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-Honda-CR-Z

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 Honda CR-Z 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