DTC P2096: Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1): General Description

In order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control, the PCM uses a closed loop air/fuel metering system. The PCM monitors the HO2S signal voltage and adjusts the fuel delivery based on the HO2S signal voltage in closed loop fuel control. Changes in fuel delivery will be indicated by the short-term and the long-term fuel trim values. The ideal fuel trim value is around 0%. The PCM will add fuel when the HO2S signal is indicating a lean condition. Additional fuel is indicated by fuel trim values that are above 0%. The PCM will reduce fuel when the HO2S signal is indicating a rich condition. Reduction in fuel is indicated by fuel trim values that are below 0%. The DTC relevant to fuel trim will be set when the value reaches excessive levels because of a lean or rich condition.