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DTC Diagnosis Procedure

  1. RETIGHTEN AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR 1 

    Loosen and retighten the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST : Exploded View .

    GO TO 2.

  2. CHECK EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE 
    1. Start engine and run it at idle.
    2. Listen for an exhaust gas leakage before three way catalyst (manifold).
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    Is exhaust gas leakage detected?

    YES

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

    NO

    GO TO 3.

  3. CHECK FOR INTAKE AIR LEAKAGE 

    Listen for an intake air leakage after the mass air flow sensor.

    Is intake air leakage detected?

    YES

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

    NO

    GO TO 4.

  4. CLEAR THE MIXTURE RATIO SELF-LEARNING VALUE 
    1. Clear the mixture ratio self-learning value. Refer to Work Procedure .
    2. Run engine for at least 10 minutes at idle speed.

    Is the 1st trip DTC P0171, P172, P0174 or P0175 detected? Is it difficult to start engine?

    YES

    Perform trouble diagnosis for DTC P0171, P0174 or P0172, P0175. Refer to DTC Description .or Refer to DTC Description .

    NO

    GO TO 5.

  5. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1 harness connector.
    3. Turn ignition switch ON.
    4. Check the voltage between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ground.

      DTC

      A/F sensor 1

      Ground

      Voltage

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      P014C

      P014D

      P015A

      P015B

      1

      F133

      4

      Ground

      Battery voltage

      P014E

      P014F

      P015C

      P015D

      2

      F134

      4

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 7.

    NO

    GO TO 6.

  6. CHECK AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR 1 POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect IPDM E/R harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and IPDM E/R harness connector.

      DTC

      A/F sensor 1

      IPDM E/R

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      P014C

      P014D

      P015A

      P015B

      1

      F133

      4

      E14

      35

      Existed

      P014E

      P014F

      P015C

      P015D

      2

      F134

      4

    4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    Perform trouble diagnosis for power supply circuit.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  7. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT 
    1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
    2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
    3. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ECM harness connector.

      DTC

      A/F sensor 1

      ECM

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      Connector

      Terminal

      P014C

      P014D

      P015A

      P015B

      1

      F133

      1

      F92

      79

      Existed

      2

      74

      P014E

      P014F

      P015C

      P015D

      2

      F134

      1

      F92

      69

      2

      70

    4. Check the continuity between A/F sensor 1 harness connector and ground, or ECM harness connector and ground.

      DTC

      A/F sensor 1

      Ground

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      P014C

      P014D

      P015A

      P015B

      1

      F133

      1

      Ground

      Not Existed

      2

      P014E

      P014F

      P015C

      P015D

      2

      F134

      1

      2

      DTC

      ECM

      Ground

      Continuity

      Bank

      Connector

      Terminal

      P014C

      P014D

      P015A

      P015B

      1

      F92

      79

      Ground

      Not Existed

      74

      P014E

      P014F

      P015C

      P015D

      2

      F92

      69

      70

    5. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 8.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  8. CHECK A/F SENSOR 1 HEATER 

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 9.

    NO

    GO TO 12.

  9. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW SENSOR 

    Check mass air flow sensor.

    Refer to Component Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 10.

    NO

    Replace malfunctioning mass air flow sensor. Refer to AIR CLEANER AND AIR DUCT : Exploded View .

  10. CHECK PCV VALVE 

    Refer to POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION : Periodic Maintenance Operation .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 11.

    NO

    Repair or replace PCV valve.

  11. CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT 

    Refer to Inspection .

    Is the inspection result normal?

    YES

    GO TO 12.

    NO

    Repair or replace malfunctioning part.

  12. REPLACE A/F SENSOR 1 

    Replace malfunctioning A/F sensor 1. Refer to EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND THREE WAY CATALYST : Exploded View .

    CAUTION:
    • Discard any A/F sensor which has been dropped from a height of more than 0.5 m (19.7 in) onto a hard surface such as a concrete floor; use a new one.
    • Before installing new A/F sensor, clean exhaust system threads using Oxygen Sensor Thread Cleaner [commercial service tool (J-43897-18 or J-43897-12)] and approved anti-seize lubricant (commercial service tool).

    INSPECTION END