The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the air/fuel metering system in order to provide the best possible combination of driveability, fuel economy, and emission control. Fuel delivery is controlled differently during Open Loop and Closed Loop. During Open Loop, the PCM determines fuel delivery based on sensor signals, without oxygen sensor input. During Closed Loop, the PCM adds oxygen sensor inputs to calculate short and long term fuel trim (fuel delivery adjustments). Short Term fuel trim values change rapidly in response to the HO2S voltage signals. Long Term fuel trim makes coarse adjustments in order to maintain an air/fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Fuel Trim Index is the average of Short and Long Term Fuel Trim and Purge Learn Memory based on engine speed and load. If the PCM detects an excessively lean condition, this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) will set.
• | DTCs P0105, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0125 , P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0300, P0325, P0341, P0446, P0502, P0503, P0506, P0507, P0601, P0602, P1133, or P1441 are not set. |
• | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is between 60-115°C (140-239°F). |
• | The intake air temperature is between -25 to +115°C (-13 to +239°F). |
• | The manifold absolute pressure (MAP) is above 26 kPa (4.6 psi). |
• | The vehicle speed is less than 132 km/h (82 mph). |
• | The engine speed is between 550-3400 RPM. |
• | The barometric pressure is more than 72 kPa (10.3 psi). |
• | The fuel ethanol composition is less than 88 percent. |
• | The fuel level is more than 9.8 percent. |
The Fuel Trim Index is above 23 percent.
• | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
• | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
• | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
• | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
• | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
• | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
• | The system will go lean if an injector is not suppling enough fuel. |
• | A lean condition could be present during high fuel demand due to a fuel pump that does not pump enough fuel. |
• | Using a scan tool, review the Failure Records. If an intermittent condition is suspected, refer to Intermittent Conditions . |
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
If conditions were not corrected, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis for a possible fuel problem.
If conditions were not corrected, a worn cam, worn intake or exhaust valves, or other engine mechanical failures may be at fault.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||
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1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
2 |
Important: If any DTCs are set, other than P0171, refer to those DTCs before continuing.
Caution: Road test a vehicle under safe conditions and while obeying all traffic laws. Do not attempt any maneuvers that could jeopardize vehicle control. Failure to adhere to these precautions could result in serious personal injury and vehicle damage. Does the scan tool indicate that the Fuel Trim Index is greater than the specified value? | 23% | Go to Step 3 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||
3 |
Does the scan tool indicate that the values are within the specified range and fluctuating? | 200-800 mv | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
4 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | ||||||||
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Fuel System Diagnosis | |||||||||
Operate the engine at idle.
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Symptoms - Engine Mechanical in Engine Mechanical | |||||||||
7 |
Important: After any of the above repairs, use scan tool Fuel Trim Reset function in order to reset the Long Term Fuel Trim.
Does the DTC run and pass? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 2 | ||||||||
8 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK |