DTC Troubleshooting

DTC P2195: Rear A/F Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Signal Stuck Lean

DTC P2197: Front A/F Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Signal Stuck Lean

NOTE:
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.
- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to the front bank (Bank 2).
- If the vehicle was out of fuel and the engine stalled before this DTC was stored, refuel, and clear the DTC with the HDS.
- If DTC P2101, P2118, P2135, P2138, P2176, or a combination of P2122 and P2127, P2122 and P2138 or P2127 and P2138 is stored at the same time as DTC P2195 (P2197)* troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P2195 (P2197)*.

1. Check the installation of the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).

Is the A/F sensor loose or disconnected from the exhaust pipe?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - Go to step 2.

2. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
3. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
4. Start the engine, then let it idle.
5. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2195 and/or P2197* indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM, then go to step 13.

NO - Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Reinstall the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).
8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
9. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
10. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.
11. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2195 and/or P2197* indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO - Go to step 12.

12. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2195 and/or P2197* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 11, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.

13. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM.
14. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in Park or neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
15. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2195 and/or P2197* indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 14. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.

NO - Go to step 16.

16. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2195 and/or P2197* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES - If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 15, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then recheck. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.