DTC P0171: System Too Lean (Bank 1); DTC P0172: System Too Rich (Bank 1); DTC P0174: System Too Lean (Bank 2); DTC P0175: System Too Rich (Bank 2): Procedure
- CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 OR P0175)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 A P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 and other DTCs B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
B → See step 23
A: Go to next step
- CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS
- Check the PCV hose connections.
OK
PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE
OK: Go to next step
- Check the PCV hose connections.
- CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leak, refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
.
OK
No leak from air induction system.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM
OK: Go to next step
- Check the air induction system for vacuum leak, refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION
.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (AIR FUEL RATIO CONTROL)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Start the engine.
- Turn the tester on.
- Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2500 RPM for approximately 90 seconds.
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor.
- Perform the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation with the engine in an idling condition (press the RIGHT or LEFT button to change the fuel injection volume).
- Monitor the voltage outputs of the air fuel ratio sensor and the heated oxygen sensor (AFS Voltage B1 S1 or AFS Voltage B2 S1 and O2S B1 S2 or O2S B2 S2) displayed on the tester.
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 25%.
- Each sensor reacts in accordance with increases and decreases in the fuel injection volume.
Standard
Tester Display Injection Volume Status Voltage AFS Voltage B1 S1
AFS Voltage B2 S1
(Air fuel ratio sensor)+25% Rich Less than 3.1 V -12.5% Lean More than 3.4 V O2S B1 S2
O2S B2 S2
(Heated oxygen)+25% Rich More than 0.55 V -12.5% Lean Less than 0.4 V RESULTStatus
AFS B1 S1
AFS B2 S1Status
O2S B1 S2
O2S B2 S2Air Fuel Ratio Condition and
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor ConditionMisfire Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal - - A Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean May occur - PCV valve and hose
- PCV hose connections
- Injector blockage
- Gas leak from exhaust system
- Air induction system
- Fuel pressure
- Mass air flow meter
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
A Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich - - Injector blockage or blockage
- Gas leak from exhaust system
- Ignition system
- Fuel pressure
- Mass air flow meter
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
Lean Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor malfunction - - Air fuel ratio sensor
B Rich Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor malfunction - - Air fuel ratio sensor
Lean: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage (AFS) is consistently more than 3.4 V, and the heated oxygen sensor output voltage (O2S) is consistently less than 0.4 V.
Rich: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor, the AFS is consistently less than 3.1 V, and the O2S is consistently more than 0.55 V.
Lean/Rich: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor of the Active Test, the output voltage of the heated oxygen sensor alternates correctly.
B → See step 11
A: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the tester on.
- Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Coolant Temp.
- Read the Data List twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.
Standard value
With cold engine: Same as ambient air temperature.
With warm engine: 80 to 100°C (176 to 212°F).
NG → See step 24
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT MASS AIR FLOW METER
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / All Data / MAF and Coolant Temp.
- Allow the engine to idle until Coolant Temp reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.
- Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000RPM.
Standard
Between 10 to 25 g/sec. (shift lever: N; A/C: off).
NG → See step 16
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
- Check the fuel pressure, refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
- Check for exhaust gas leaks from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly and exhaust pipe.
OK
No gas leak.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM
OK: Go to next step
- Check for exhaust gas leaks from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly and exhaust pipe.
- CHECK SPARK AND IGNITION
HINT:
- Refer to the ignition system inspection procedure, refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION .
- If the spark plugs or ignition system malfunctions, engine misfire may occur. The misfire count can be read using the Techstream. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Cylinder #1 Misfire Rate (to Cylinder #6 Misfire Rate)
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE IGNITION SYSTEM
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (INJECTION AND VOLUME)
HINT:
- Refer to the fuel injector inspection procedure, refer to INSPECTION .
- If the injectors malfunction, engine misfire may occur. The misfire count can be read using the Techstream. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Cylinder #1 Misfire Rate (to Cylinder #6 Misfire Rate).
OK → See step 15
NG → See step 25
- INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE)
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Bank 1
Bank 2
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 (HA1A) - 2 (+B) 20°C (68°F) 1.6 to 3.2 Ω 1 (HA1A) - 4 (A1A-) Always 10 kΩ or higher Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 1 (HA2A) - 2 (+B) 20°C (68°F) 1.6 to 3.2 Ω 1 (HA2A) - 4 (A2A-) Always 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Bank 1 *2 Bank 2 *a Component without harness connected
(Air Fuel Ratio Sensor) - Reconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
NG → See step 26
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR)
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard voltage
Bank 1
Bank 2
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition B20-2 (+B) - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) 9 to 14 V Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition B19-2 (+B) - Body ground Ignition switch on (IG) 9 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 Bank 1 *2 Bank 2 *a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Air Fuel Ratio Sensor) - Reconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
NG → See step 21
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR - ECM)
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
Bank 1
Bank 2
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B20-1 (HA1A) - B48-17 (HA1A) Always Below 1 Ω Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B19-1 (HA2A) - B48-19 (HA2A) Always Below 1 Ω Standard resistance (Check for short)
Bank 1
Bank 2
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B20-1 (HA1A) or B48-17 (HA1A) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B19-1 (HA2A) or B48-19 (HA2A) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher - Reconnect the ECM connector.
- Reconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
- Replace the air fuel ratio sensor, refer to COMPONENTS .
NEXT: Go to next step
- PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the tester on.
- Clear DTCs, refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output A DTC is not output B
B → END
A: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harness between the mass air flow meter and ECM See step 5.
HINT:
Repair any problems.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harness between the mass air flow meter and ECM See step 5.
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs, refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output A DTC is not output B
B → END
A: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
- Disconnect the mass air flow meter connector.
- Disconnect the ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B10-5 (VG) - B50-14 (VG) Always Below 1 Ω B10-4 (E2G) - B50-13 (E2G) Always Below 1 Ω B10-5 (VG) or B50-14 (VG) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER ASSEMBLY
- Replace the mass air flow meter assembly, refer to REMOVAL
.
HINT:
If the result of the inspection performed step 6 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter assembly.
NEXT: Go to next step
- Replace the mass air flow meter assembly, refer to REMOVAL
.
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG).
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs, refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR .
- Turn the ignition switch off.
- Turn the ignition switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output B
B → See step 27
A → END
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR - ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY)
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK: Go to next step
- INSPECT ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (A/F RELAY)
- Inspect the A/F relay, refer to INSPECTION .
NG → See step 28
OK → CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
- GO TO DTC CHART. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
- REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR. Refer to COMPONENTS
- REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to COMPONENTS
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR. Refer to COMPONENTS
- REPLACE ECM. Refer to COMPONENTS
- REPLACE ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY (A/F RELAY). Refer to COMPONENTS