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DTC P2270-19: A/F (O2) Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Current Above Threshold; DTC P2271-18: A/F (O2) Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Current Below Threshold [08/2021 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
    5. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output A
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 and P00D5-62 are output
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 and P013A-7C are output
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P2270-19 or P2271-18 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CONFIRM IF VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL IN PAST 
    1. Has the vehicle run out of fuel in the past?

      Result

      Proceed to
      YES
      NO

    Result: 

    NO 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    YES 

    See step  3

  3. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P2270-19 or P2271-18.
    4. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output)
      B

    Result: 

    DTC CAUSED BY RUNNING OUT OF FUEL 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NEXT (except Mexico Models) A
      NEXT (for Mexico Models) B

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (TEST VALUE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor / O2 Sensor / Current.

      Powertrain > Engine > Monitor 

    3. Check that the status of O2 Sensor is Complete. If the status is still Incomplete, drive the vehicle according to the driving pattern again.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Monitor / Current Monitor / O2 Sensor / Details / OUTPUT RATE B1S2.

      Powertrain > Engine > Monitor 

    5. Check the test value of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current during fuel-cut.

      Result

      Test Value Proceed to
      Within normal range (7.5 mA or more, and less than 33.13 mA) A
      Outside normal range (Less than 7.5 mA, or 33.13 mA or more) B

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  20

  7. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (A/F (O2) SENSOR CURRENT B1S2) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2
    3. Check the test value of the air fuel ratio sensor output (sensor 2) current during fuel-cut, referring to the Driving Pattern Detail for [C] in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.

      HINT: 

      • To measure the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) current precisely, perform the fuel-cut operation as long as possible.
      • If it is difficult to measure the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) current, use the snapshot function of the Techstream.

      Result

      Test Value Proceed to
      Within normal range (7.5 mA or more) A
      Outside normal range (Less than 7.5 mA) B

    Result: 

    See step  20

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 80°C (176°F) or higher.
    5. Warm up the air fuel ratio sensors at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 90 seconds.
    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor / Data List / Coolant Temperature, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor
      Data List Display
      Coolant Temperature
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2
    7. Perform the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation with the engine idling.
    8. Monitor the output values of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) and air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) displayed on the Techstream.

      HINT: 

      • The Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation lowers the fuel injection volume by 12.5% or increases the injection volume by 12.5%.
      • The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) has an output delay of a few seconds and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
      • If the sensor output value does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.
      STANDARD

      Techstream Display (Sensor) Injection Volume Status Current
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1
      (Air fuel ratio (sensor 1))
      12.5% Rich Below -0.075 mA
      -12.5% Lean More than 0.037 mA
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2
      (Air fuel ratio (sensor 2))
      12.5% Rich Below -0.86 mA
      -12.5% Lean More than 0.33 mA

      Result

      Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 Air Fuel Ratio Condition and Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2) Condition Proceed to
      Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean A
      Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich
      Lean/Rich Lean Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction B
      Lean/Rich Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction
      Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal
      1. Lean: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently more than 0.037 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently more than 0.33 mA.
      2. Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently below -0.075 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently below -0.86 mA.
      3. Lean/Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) or air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) alternate correctly.

      HINT: 

      Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2].

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [08/2021 - 09/2022] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [09/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  20

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

      OK

      No leaks in the intake system.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
    1. Check for exhaust gas leaks.

      OK

      No gas leaks in exhaust system.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the exhaust system.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      HINT: 

      The A/C switch and all accessories should be off.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / Engine Speed, Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Coolant Temperature.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the EGR Step Position
      Data List Display
      Engine Speed
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      Coolant Temperature
    6. Check the engine idling condition and Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure values in the Data List while performing the Active Test.
      NOTE:
      • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.
      • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.
      • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

      OK

      The value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Engine Speed change in response to EGR step position.

      Standard

      - Control the EGR Step Position (Active Test)
      0 Steps 0 to 30 Steps
      Idling condition Steady idling Idling changes from steady to rough idling or engine stalls
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      (Data List)
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is 20 to 40 kPa(abs)
      (2.9 to 5.8 psi(abs))
      (EGR valve is fully closed)
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

      HINT: 

      During Active Test, if the idling condition does not change in response to EGR step position, then there is probably a malfunction in the EGR valve.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  12

  12. INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2021 - ]

    2. Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

      OK

      EGR valve is tightly closed.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) 
    1. Check the fuel pressure (for low pressure side).

      Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  23

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. INSPECT PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the port fuel injector assembly (whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor).

      Refer to INSPECTION [08/2020 - ]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the port fuel injector assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  15

  15. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH)) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Start the engine.
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Engine Speed, Coolant Temperature, Fuel Pressure (High) and Injection Mode.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Coolant Temperature
      Fuel Pressure (High)
      Injection Mode
    5. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.
    6. According to the display on the Techstream, read the Data List.

      Standard

      Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition
      Fuel Pressure (High)
      • Shift position: P
      • A/C: Off
      • Engine warmed up
      • Engine Speed: 3000 rpm
      • Injection Mode: Direct
      2400 to 20000 kPag

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  16

  16. INSPECT DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the direct fuel injector assembly.

      Refer to INSPECTION [08/2020 - ]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the direct fuel injector assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  17

  17. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) 
    1. Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  18

  18. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  19

  19. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P2270-19 or P2271-18.
    4. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output)
      B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

  20. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) 
    1. Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

      Refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - ]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  21

  21. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).
    3. Turn the Techstream on.
    4. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  22

  22. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P2270-19 or P2271-18.
    4. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output)
      B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

  23. CHECK FUEL LINE 
    1. Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel pump (for low pressure side).

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [08/2020 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FUEL PUMP (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE). Refer to  REMOVAL [08/2021 - 09/2022]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [09/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM