Honda Odyssey P2272:  B2S2 O2 Sensor – Stuck Lean

P2272 in the Honda Odyssey is a general diagnostic trouble code.  It means that the “bank 2” downstream oxygen sensor (behind the 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, but usually doesn’t).  P2272 is typically … Read more

Honda Odyssey P2270: Symptoms, Causes, + Diagnosis

P2270 is a general DTC trouble code, which means it has the same meaning for the Honda Odyssey as it would any other vehicle.  It means that the oxygen sensor located on bank 1 behind the catalytic converter is continuously sending voltage that indicates a lean air/fuel mixture.   This does not necessarily mean that … Read more

Honda Odyssey:  P1009- VTC Stuck Advanced

P1009 is a common Honda made vehicle trouble code.  This code indicates the VVT advance control is malfunctioning, leaving the engine timing stuck advanced. Many Honda Odyssey’s use something called a VTC actuator to control the camshaft timing of the engine.  It works by using oil pressure to hydraulically move the camshaft.  This allows the … Read more

Honda Odyssey P1399:  Random Cylinder Misfire

P1399 is a Honda specific diagnostic trouble code.  It means that more than one of your Odyssey’s cylinders is misfiring (maybe just one, more on that below), and is most common fix is to adjust the valve lash or replace the bad ignition component. P1399 Quick Facts Most commonly caused by valves that are out … Read more

Honda Odyssey P0452:  FUEL Tank Pressure Low Diagnosis

P0452 is a generic OBD II code that can occur in the Honda Odyssey.  It means that your Odyssey’s EVAP system has detected low fuel tank pressure. The evaporative emissions control system (EVAP) sends fuel vapors from the fuel tank to the intake manifold to be burned off.  When the pressure in the system is … Read more

P2189 Honda Odyssey:  Lean Condition at Idle (Bank 2)

P2189 is a DTC code that can occur in your Honda Odyssey.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle, specifically in bank 2 (we’ll cover how to find bank 2 later).  Its is different from the much more common P0174, which indicates that bank 2 is lean at any engine speed. … Read more

Honda Odyssey P2187:  Bank 1 A/F Mixture Too Lean”

P2187 is a DTC code that can occur in the Honda Odyssey.  It indicates the air fuel mixture is too lean at idle. The technical definition for P2187 “System Too Lean at Idle: Bank 1”.  The code is thrown after your Odyssey’s oxygen sensor on Bank 1 (usually sensor 1) has detected that the air … Read more

Honda Odyssey Overheating While Idle: Causes + Fix

There are a few reasons why your Honda Odyssey would be overheating when idling.  The most common ones include a bad thermostat, water pump, electric fans, and low coolant level.  This guide is intended to help you find the cause of this overheating in the most efficient way possible.  So, let’s start with what’s easy … Read more

Honda Odyssey:  P0068 MAP/MAF Throttle Position Correlation

P0068 in the Honda Odyssey is a generic OBD II code.  In layman’s terms, it means that the MAP (manifold absolute pressure) and/or MAF (mass airflow sensor) are providing the Odyssey’s computer contradicting data compared to what it should be in relation to the throttle position sensor. The throttle position sensor tells the computer how … Read more