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DTC P2098 (2014 2015)

DTC P2098  : Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 2)

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2098 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 2)      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    - 3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    - 4. Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 °F (70 °C)
    • Transmission in D
    • Engine speed below 4, 000 rpm
    • Vehicle speed between 15-75 mph (24-120 km/h) for 3 minutes or more
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    ENGINE SPEED    
    VEHICLE SPEED    

    - 5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2098 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P2098 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 2)  

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the front A/F sensor (Sensor 1, Bank 2), front secondary HO2S (Sensor 2, Bank 2), and the PCM.If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep the test conditions until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 1-4 and recheck.

  2. Exhaust system check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    - 2. Check for leakage, clogging, or blockage in the exhaust system.

    Is there leakage in the exhaust system between the front A/F sensor (Sensor 1, Bank 2) and the front secondary HO2S (Sensor 2, Bank 2), or any clogging or restrictions in the exhaust system?

    YES 

    Repair or replace the exhaust system - Refer to: Warm Up TWC Removal and Installation, or Under-Floor TWC Removal and Installation .

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. A/F sensor (Sensor 1) check (substitution)

    -1. Substitute a known-good front A/F sensor (Sensor 1, Bank 2).

    - 2. Reconnect all connectors.

    - 3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    - 4. Reset the DTC with the HDS.

    Reset PCM

    - 5. Do the PCM idle learn procedure.

    - 6. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    - 7. Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 °F (70 °C)
    • Transmission in D
    • Engine speed below 4, 000 rpm
    • Vehicle speed between 15-75 mph (24-120 km/h) for 3 minutes or more
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    ENGINE SPEED    
    VEHICLE SPEED    

    - 8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2098 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P2098 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 2)  

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

    YES 

    Replace the original front A/F sensor (Sensor 1, Bank 2) .

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates FAILED, replace front secondary HO2S (Sensor 2, Bank 2) , then recheck. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep the test conditions until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 3-7 and recheck.