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DTC P2099 (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020)

DTC P2099  : Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (Bank 2)

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2099 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (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 P2099 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P2099 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (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. Cylinder A/F variation check

    -1. Start the engine.

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

    - 3. Check under these conditions:

    • A/C off
    • All electrical loads off

    - 4. Do the CYLINDER A/F TEST in the INSPECTION MENU three times with the HDS.

    CYLINDER A/F TEST

    Is the result OK?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Go to the troubleshooting for DTC P219B .

  3. 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 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 4.

  4. 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 P2099 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P2099 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich (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 4-7 and recheck.