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System Description

In order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control, a Closed Loop air and fuel metering system is used. While in a Closed Loop, the PCM monitors the oxygen sensor signal voltage. The PCM adjusts fuel delivery based on signal voltage. The long and short term fuel trim values will indicate a change made to the fuel delivery. The ideal fuel trim values are around 128 (0 percent). Whenever the oxygen sensor signal is indicating a lean condition, the PCM will add fuel resulting in fuel trim values above 128 (0 to 100 percent). Whenever a rich condition is detected, the fuel trim values will read below 128 (0 to 100 percent), indicating that the PCM is reducing the amount of fuel delivered. Whenever the exhaust emissions reach an excessive level due to a rich condition, a fuel trim DTC will set.

Conditions For Setting The DTC

    • When one or more of the following DTCs are not set P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0325, P0335, P0341, P0342, P0401, P0502, P0503, P0506, P0507, P0601, P1133, P1406, P1441.
    • The fuel Trim Index is less than 70.
    • The engine coolant temperature is between 60° C (140° F) and 115° C (239° F).
    • The IAT sensor is between -25° C (-13° F) and 115° C (239° F).
    • The engine speed is between 750 and 3400 RPM (auto).
    • The engine speed is between 800 and 4000 RPM (manual).
    • The vehicle speed is below 70 mph.
    • The MAP is greater than 28 kPa.
    • The BARO is greater than 70 kPa.
    • The EVAP Canister purge is not occurring.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminates if the fault is active within the same conditions for 2 out of 80 ignition cycles.
        OR
    • The MIL will illuminates after two consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs with the fault active.
    • The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers stores this information.
    • A history DTC is stored.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The MIL will turn off after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault within the freeze frame conditions that the DTC failed.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.
    • A scan tool can clear the DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

    • Check for a poor connection at the PCM. Inspect harness connectors for the following conditions:
       - Backed out terminals
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed or damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal to wire connection
    • Check for a damaged harness. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the O2S 1 display on the scan tool while moving the connectors and wiring harness related to the engine harness. A change in the display will indicate the location of the fault.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts the technician to complete some basic checks and store the Freeze Frame Data and the Failure records on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data taken when the fault occurred. This information on the scan tool can be referred to later.

  2. A loose TP sensor may not set a TP sensor related DTC, but may cause the system to become rich by a higher than actual TP reading.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

Any component related DTCs set?

--

Go to the Component DTC Table

Go to step 3

3

  1. Start the engine.
  2. Operate the vehicle while in Closed Loop.

Is the Fuel Trim Index above the specified value?

70

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

  1. Turn the ignition ON leaving the engine OFF.
  2. Review the Freeze Frame data.
  3. Make a note of the parameters.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the Freeze Frame conditions and Conditions For Setting The DTC as noted.

Does the Fuel Trim Index go below the specified value while operating under the specified conditions?

70

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 5

5

  1. Visually and physically check the air cleaner filter element for excessive dirt or being plugged.
  2. Replace if needed.

Did the air cleaner filter require replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 6

6

  1. Visually and physically check the air intake system for being collapsed or restricted.
  2. Repair if necessary.

Did the air intake system require repair?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 7

7

  1. Inspect the throttle body inlet for damage or foreign objects which may partially block airflow.
  2. Correct any problem found.

Did the inspection of the throttle body reveal a condition requiring repair or replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 8

8

  1. Turn the ignition OFF.
  2. Inspect the throttle bore, throttle plate and IAC passages for coking and foreign objects.
  3. If a problem was found, repair as necessary.

Did the inspection reveal a condition requiring repair?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 9

9

  1. Start the engine with the vehicle in park or neutral and the A/C OFF.
  2. Observe the idle quality.

Is a low or unsteady idle being experienced?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 12

10

With the engine idling.

Are the IAC counts below the specified value?

100

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 11

11

  1. Disconnect the MAP sensor electrical connector.
  2. Operate the vehicle while in a Closed Loop.

Does the Fuel Trim Index increase above the specified value?

--

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 12

12

  1. Refer to DTC P0506 or P0507 in order to check the IAC valve performance.
  2. If a problem is found, repair as necessary.

Did the inspection reveal a condition requiring repair?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 13

13

  1. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the fuel pressure regulator.
  2. Inspect the hose for the presence of fuel.
  3. If fuel is present in the vacuum hose, replace the fuel pressure regulator. Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement .

Did the fuel pressure regulator require replacement?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 14

14

  1. Turn the ignition ON leaving the engine off.
  2. Monitor the Throttle Position display on the scan tool while slowly depressing the accelerator pedal.

Does the Throttle Position display increase steadily and evenly from its minimum voltage at closed throttle to its maximum voltage at wide-open throttle?

--

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 19

15

  1. Perform the Fuel System Pressure Test. Refer to Fuel System Pressure Test .
  2. If the test isolates a problem, repair as necessary.

Did the table isolate a problem requiring repair?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 16

16

  1. Perform the Evaporative Emission System Check. Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Diagnosis .
  2. If the test isolated a problem, repair as necessary.

Was a problem isolated that required a repair?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 17

17

  1. Perform the Injector Balance/Coil Test. Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test and Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test .
  2. If the Injector Balance/Coil Test isolates a problem, repair as necessary.

Did the Injector Balance/Coil Test isolate a problem requiring repair?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 18

18

  1. Remove and visually/physically inspect the O2S 1 for silicon contamination. This will be indicated by a powdery white deposit on the portion of the sensor exposed to the exhaust stream.
  2. If contamination is present on the sensor, find the source of the contamination and repair also replace the contaminated O2S 1.

Was contamination present?

--

Go to Step 21

Go to Diagnostic Aids

19

  1. Check the TP sensor mounting screws.
  2. If the screws are loose, tighten the screws.
  3. If the screws are missing, replace the screws.
  4. If the screws are OK, replace the TP sensor. Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

20

Replace the MAP sensor. Refer to Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 21

--

21

  1. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs.
  2. Start the Engine.
  3. Allow the engine to idle until the engine reaches the specified temperature.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic ran and passed?

90°-95° C

Go to Step 22

Go to Step 2

22

Check if any additional DTCs are set.

Are any DTCs displayed that have not been diagnosed?

--

Go to the Applicable DTC Table

System OK