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DTC P2252, P2255

DTC P2252  : Rear A/F Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage DTC P2255  : Front A/F Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P2252 Rear A/F Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage      
P2255 Front A/F Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage      

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 for 2 minutes.

    - 4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
    P2252 Rear A/F Sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage      
    P2255 Front A/F Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) VS Circuit Low Voltage      

    Is DTC P2252 and/or P2255 * indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the PGM-FI subrelay, and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.

  2. Shorted wire check (VSB1 (VSB2) * line):

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

    - 2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.

    - 3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    PCM connector C (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems, or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015), or How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016)
    A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector

    - 4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector: disconnected
      PCM connector C (51P): disconnected
    Test circuit VSB1 (VSB2) *
    Test point 1 PCM connector C (51P) No. 25 (LT GRN)
      PCM connector C (51P) No. 28 (WHT) *
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH319604Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Repair a short in the VSB1 (VSB2) * wire between the PCM (C25 (C28) *) and the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).

    NO 

    The VSB1 (VSB2) * wire is OK. Go to step 3.

  3. PCM internal circuit check

    -1. Reconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector C (51P) - Refer to: How to Troubleshoot the Brake Booster Pressure Monitoring System (2016 2017 2018 2019 2020), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems(With Auto Idle Stop System) (2016), or How to Troubleshoot the A/T System (2014 2015), or How to Troubleshoot the Fuel and Emissions Systems

    - 2. Exit the SCS mode 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 for 2 minutes.

    - 4. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Engine running
      A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector: disconnected
    Test circuit VSB1 (VSB2) *
    Test point 1 Rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) 6P connector No. 6 (LT GRN)
      Front A/F sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) 6P connector No. 6 (WHT) *
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH319605Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 0.2 V or less?

    YES 

    Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM - Refer to: PCM Removal and Installation (2016), or PCM Removal and Installation (2014 2015) .

    NO 

    The PCM internal circuit is OK. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) .