My car is coming up with a P2179 code and I'm about 300km...
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Gary
222 days ago
Hello! My name is Gary.
Welcome to JustAnswer.
I'm reviewing your question now, and will post back with a reply shortly.
Sounds like you have a lazy front O2 sensor bank 2. B2S1.
You should be ok to drive the car, until you get it looked at.
Use genuine Front O2 sensors.
Do you have a Holden dealer nearby, or a good mechanic who does your service work etc?
Gary
Gary
222 days ago
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I hope my advice has been of assistance to you.
Thanks for using Justanswer today.
I wish you well.
Gary
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My car is coming up with a P2179 code and I'm about 300km from home I just want to know if it is safe to drive for the mean time Mechanic's Assistant: Do you have a scan tool to read the codes? Yeah Mechanic's Assista...
My car is coming up with a P2179 code and I'm about 300km from home I just want to know if it is safe to drive for the mean time Mechanic's Assistant: Do you have a scan tool to read the codes? Yeah Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2011 holden ve Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your vehicle yourself? What have you tried so far? I haven't tried anything yet but my exhaust has a fairly bad leak and I'm thinking that could be the reason for the cold Code Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Nah that should be it I just want to know if it would be the exhaust causing the code and if it's safe to drive Till I fix it