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) [12/2015 - 08/2016]: 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 to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output A DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 and other DTCs are output B HINT:
If any DTCs other than P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
Result:
B
GO TO DTC CHART
(Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
A
See step 2
- CHECK PCV HOSE CONNECTIONS
- Check the PCV hose connections (Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2015 - 08/2016]
).
OK
PCV valve and hose are connected correctly and are not damaged.
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE PCV HOSE
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Check the PCV hose connections (Refer to COMPONENTS [12/2015 - 08/2016]
).
- CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
- Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.
OK
No leaks from intake system.
HINT:
- If a malfunction occurs when depressing the brake pedal, inspect the brake booster assembly, as there may be a vacuum leak in the brake booster assembly itself.
- Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the intake system (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM
Result:
OK
See step 4
- Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.
- PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Start the engine.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / 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 and heated oxygen sensors (AFS Voltage B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS Voltage B2S1 and O2S B2S2) displayed on the Techstream.
HINT:
- Perform the Active Test operation with the engine idling (press the -12.5% or 12.5% button to change the fuel injection volume).
- Each sensor reacts in accordance with increases and decreases in the fuel injection volume.
- The air fuel ratio sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the heated oxygen sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
- If the sensor output voltage does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.
Standard Voltage
Techstream Display (Sensor) Injection Volume Status Voltage AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1 (Air fuel ratio) 12.5% Rich Less than 3.1 -12.5% Lean More than 3.4 O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 (Heated oxygen) 12.5% Rich More than 0.55 -12.5% Lean Less than 0.4 RESULTStatus AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1 Status O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 Air Fuel Ratio Condition and Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Condition Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal - A Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean - PCV valve and hose
- PCV hose connections
- Fuel injector assembly blockage
- Gas leak from exhaust system
- Intake system
- Fuel pressure
- Mass air flow meter
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
A Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich - Fuel injector assembly leak or blockage
- Gas leak from exhaust system
- Ignition system
- Fuel pressure
- Mass air flow meter
- Engine coolant temperature sensor
A 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 B Lean: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage (AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1) is consistently more than 3.4 V, and the heated oxygen sensor output voltage (O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2) is consistently less than 0.4 V.
Rich: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor, the AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1 is consistently less than 3.1 V, and the O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 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 air fuel ratio sensor and heated oxygen sensor alternates correctly.
HINT:
Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [AFS Voltage B1S1, AFS Voltage B2S1, O2S B1S2 and O2S B2S2] (Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
B
See step 11
Result:
A
See step 5
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLANT TEMP)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Coolant Temp.
- Read the Coolant Temp twice, when the engine is both cold and warmed up.
Standard
Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition Coolant Temp Cold engine Same as ambient air temperature Warm engine Between 75 and 100°C (167 and 212°F) HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the engine coolant temperature sensor (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NG
REPLACE ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
OK
See step 6
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MAF)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / MAF, Coolant Temp and Engine Speed.
- Read MAF with the engine speed at 3000 rpm.
Standard
Techstream Display Condition Specified Condition MAF Shift lever position: N (Neutral)
A/C: Off
Engine Speed: 3000 rpmBetween 11 gm/sec. and 16 gm/sec
Result:
NG
See step 16
Result:
OK
See step 7
- CHECK FUEL PRESSURE
- Check the fuel pressure (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2 ).
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM
Result:
OK
See step 8
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
- Check for exhaust gas leaks.
OK
No exhaust gas leaks.
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the exhaust system (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK POINT
Result:
OK
See step 9
- Check for exhaust gas leaks.
- CHECK FOR SPARKS AND IGNITION
- Perform a spark test.
HINT:
- Refer to the ignition system inspection procedure (Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
- If the spark plugs or ignition system malfunctions, engine misfire may occur. The misfire count can be read using the Techstream. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Cylinder #1 Misfire Count (to Cylinder #6 Misfire Count).
- Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the ignition system (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE IGNITION SYSTEM
Result:
OK
See step 10
- Perform a spark test.
- INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (INJECTION AND VOLUME)
- Check the injection and volume.
HINT:
- Refer to the fuel injector assembly inspection procedure (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 ).
- If the injectors malfunction, engine misfire may occur. The misfire count can be read using the Techstream. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Cylinder #1 Misfire Count (to Cylinder #6 Misfire Count).
- Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
OK
See step 15
Result:
NG
REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
- Check the injection and volume.
- INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE)
- Inspect the air fuel ratio sensor (Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1 ).
Result:
NG
REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
OK
See step 12
- CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR)
- Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connectors.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition B14-2 (+B) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V B13-2 (+B) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Air Fuel Ratio Sensor)*b for Bank 1 *c for Bank 2
Result:
NG
See step 21
Result:
OK
See step 13
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR - ECM)
- Disconnect the B13 and B14 air fuel ratio sensor connectors.
- Disconnect the B1 ECM connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B14-1 (HA1A) - B1-22 (HA1A) Always Below 1 Ω B14-3 (A1A+) - B1-126 (A1A+) Always Below 1 Ω B14-4 (A1A-) - B1-125 (A1A-) Always Below 1 Ω B13-1 (HA2A) - B1-20 (HA2A) Always Below 1 Ω B13-3 (A2A+) - B1-103 (A2A+) Always Below 1 Ω B13-4 (A2A-) - B1-102 (A2A-) Always Below 1 Ω B14-1 (HA1A) or B1-22 (HA1A) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B14-3 (A1A+) or B1-126 (A1A+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B14-4 (A1A-) or B1-125 (A1A-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B13-1 (HA2A) or B1-20 (HA2A) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B13-3 (A2A+) or B1-103 (A2A+) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B13-4 (A2A-) or B1-102 (A2A-) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 14
- REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR
- Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016]
).
HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 15
- Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016]
).
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 OR P0175)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the pending DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output A DTC is not output B
Result:
B
END
Result:
A
See step 16
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER CONNECTOR CONNECTION)
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM (Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [12/2015 - ]
).
HINT:
Repair any problems.
Result:
NEXT
See step 17
- Check the connection and terminal contact pressure of connectors and wire harnesses between the mass air flow meter and ECM (Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [12/2015 - ]
).
- CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 OR P0175)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the pending DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output A DTC is not output B
Result:
B
END
Result:
A
See step 18
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MASS AIR FLOW METER - ECM)
See step 6
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 19
- REPLACE MASS AIR FLOW METER
- Replace the mass air flow meter (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016]
).
HINT:
- If the result of the inspection performed in step 6 indicated no problem, proceed to the next step without replacing the mass air flow meter.
- Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the mass air flow meter (Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
Result:
NEXT
See step 20
- Replace the mass air flow meter (Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016]
).
- CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Clear DTCs (Refer to DTC CHECK / CLEAR [12/2015 - 08/2016] ).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Turn the Techstream on.
- Start the engine and warm it up.
- Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.
- Read the pending DTCs.RESULT
Result Proceed to DTC is not output A DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 is output B
Result:
A
END
Result:
B
REPLACE ECM
(Refer to REMOVAL [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/F HTR RELAY - AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR)
- Disconnect the B13 and B14 air fuel ratio sensor connectors.
- Remove the A/F HTR relay from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition B14-2 (+B) - 3 (A/F HTR relay holder) Always Below 1 Ω B13-2 (+B) - 3 (A/F HTR relay holder) Always Below 1 Ω B14-2 (+B) or 3 (A/F HTR relay holder) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher B13-2 (+B) or 3 (A/F HTR relay holder) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 22
- INSPECT A/F HTR RELAY
- Remove the A/F HTR relay from the engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 3 - 5 Battery voltage not applied 10 kΩ or higher Battery voltage applied to terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
Result:
OK
CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT
(Refer to ECM Power Source Circuit [12/2015 - 08/2016] )
Result:
NG
REPLACE A/F HTR RELAY