SFI SYSTEM(w/o Canister Pump Module), Diagnostic DTC:P042000, P043000

DTC Code DTC Name
P042000 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1
P043000 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses sensors mounted in front of and behind the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) to monitor its efficiency.

The first sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor, sends pre-catalyst information to the ECM. The second sensor, the heated oxygen sensor, sends post-catalyst information to the ECM.

In order to detect any deterioration in the three-way catalytic converter, the ECM calculates the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter. This calculation is based on the voltage output of the heated oxygen sensor while performing active air fuel ratio control.

The oxygen storage capacity value is an indication of the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter. When the vehicle is being driven with a warm engine, active air fuel ratio control is performed for approximately 30 seconds. When it is performed, the ECM deliberately sets the air fuel ratio to lean or rich levels. If the cycle of the waveform for the heated oxygen sensor is long, the oxygen storage capacity is great. There is a direct correlation between the heated oxygen sensor and the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter.

The ECM uses the oxygen storage capacity value to determine the state of the three-way catalytic converter. If any deterioration has occurred, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store a DTC.

This system determines the deterioration of the entire catalyst system (including the front and rear catalysts), by using the oxygen storage capacity value of the front catalyst, that is more sensitive than the rear catalyst, as the representative value. Therefore, be sure to replace the front and rear catalysts together when catalyst replacement is necessary.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P042000 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 The oxygen storage capacity value is less than the standard value under active air fuel ratio control (2 trip detection logic).

  • Gas leak from exhaust system

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 1 sensor 1)

  • Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)

  • Exhaust manifold (TWC: Front catalyst) and center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst)

 Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0420
P043000 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2 The oxygen storage capacity value is less than the standard value under active air fuel ratio control (2 trip detection logic).

  • Gas leak from exhaust system

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 2 sensor 1)

  • Heated oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 2)

  • Exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front catalyst) and center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst)

 Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P0430

CATALYST LOCATION

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*1 Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 1) *2 Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
*3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 1 Sensor 2) *4 Heated Oxygen Sensor (Bank 2 Sensor 2)
*5 TWC: Front Catalyst *6 Exhaust Manifold
*7 Exhaust Manifold Assembly LH *8 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly
*9 Front No. 3 Exhaust Pipe Assembly *10 Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly (TWC: Rear Catalyst)
*11 Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly *12 No. 2 Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly

Note


  • If DTC P042000 is output, replace the exhaust manifold (*6) and the center exhaust pipe assembly (*10) together when catalyst replacement is necessary (Excluding air fuel ratio sensor*1 and heated oxygen sensor*3).

  • If DTC P043000 is output, replace the exhaust manifold assembly LH (*7) and the center exhaust pipe assembly (*10) together when catalyst replacement is necessary (Excluding air fuel ratio sensor*2 and heated oxygen sensor*4).

MONITOR STRATEGY

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Air fuel ratio sensor

Heated oxygen sensor
Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Intake air temperature sensor (mass air flow meter sub-assembly)

Mass air flow meter sub-assembly

Crankshaft position sensor

Engine coolant temperature sensor
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Battery voltage 11 V or higher
Intake air temperature -10°C (14°F) or higher
Engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or higher
Atmospheric pressure 76 kPa(abs) [11.02 psi(abs)] or higher
Idling Off
Engine speed Less than 3500 rpm
Air fuel ratio sensor status Activated
Fuel system status Closed loop
Engine load 10% or higher, and less than 100%
Shift position 3rd or higher
All of the following conditions are met 1, 2 and 3
1. Mass air flow rate 5 gm/sec. or higher, and less than 95 gm/sec.
2. Front catalyst temperature (estimated) 580°C (1076°F) or higher, and less than 820°C (1508°F)
3. Rear catalyst temperature (estimated) 340°C (644°F) or higher, and less than 820°C (1508°F)

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Tech Tips


  • It is necessary that the response of the heated oxygen sensor is normal in order to confirm DTCs P042000 and P043000. Therefore, perform the confirmation driving pattern for the heated oxygen sensor monitor before performing the drive pattern for the catalyst efficiency monitor.

  • Performing this confirmation driving pattern will activate the catalyst efficiency monitor. This is very useful for verifying the completion of a repair.

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  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

  3. Turn the GTS on.

  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

  5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

  6. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.

  7. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher [A].

  8. Drive the vehicle at approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) for 10 minutes or more [B].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    Tech Tips

    Drive the vehicle while keeping the engine load as constant as possible.

  9. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds [C].

  10. Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.

  11. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher [D].

  12. Drive the vehicle at approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) for 10 minutes or more [E].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    Tech Tips

    Drive the vehicle while keeping the engine load as constant as possible.

  13. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [F].

  14. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  15. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

  16. Input the DTC: P042000 or P043000.

  17. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A and no pending DTC is output, perform the following procedure.

  18. Drive the vehicle at a speed between 75 and 100 km/h (47 and 62 mph) for 10 minutes or more [G].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    Tech Tips

    Drive the vehicle while keeping the engine load as constant as possible.

  19. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [H].

  20. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  21. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

  22. Input the DTC: P042000 or P043000.

  23. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
    N/A

    • Unable to perform DTC judgment

    • Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

CONDITIONING FOR SENSOR TESTING

Tech Tips

Perform the operation with the engine speeds and time durations described below prior to checking the waveforms of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors. This is to activate the sensors sufficiently to obtain appropriate inspection results.

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  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the engine switch is on (IG) and turn the GTS on [A].

  3. Start the engine and warm it up with all the accessories switched off until the engine coolant temperature stabilizes [B].

  4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1 and O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1 and O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2.

  5. Run the engine at an engine speed of between 2500 rpm and 3000 rpm for at least 3 minutes [C].

  6. While running the engine at 3000 rpm for 2 seconds, and then 2000 rpm for 2 seconds, check the waveforms of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors using the GTS [D].

Tech Tips


  • If the voltage output of either the air fuel ratio or heated oxygen sensor does not fluctuate, or there is a noise in the waveform of either sensor, the sensor may be malfunctioning.

  • If the voltage outputs of both the sensors remain lean or rich, the air fuel ratio may be extremely lean or rich. In such cases, perform the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test using the GTS.

  • If the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) has deteriorated, the heated oxygen sensor (located behind the Three-way Catalytic Converter [TWC]) voltage output fluctuates up and down frequently, even under normal driving conditions (active air fuel ratio control is not performed).

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • If a malfunction cannot be found when troubleshooting DTC P042000 or P043000, a lean or rich abnormality may be the cause. Perform troubleshooting by following the inspection procedure for P017100 or P017400 (System Too Lean), and P017200 or P017500 (System Too Rich).

  • Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes the No. 1 cylinder*.

    *: The No. 1 cylinder is the cylinder which is farthest from the transaxle.

  • Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include the No. 1 cylinder.

  • Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.

  • Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.

  • Read freeze frame data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P042000 AND/OR P043000)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

    5. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P042000 and/or P043000 are output A
      DTC P042000 and/or P043000 and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P042000 and/or P043000 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine and warm it up.

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Run the engine at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor / Data List / A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1 and O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1 and O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2.


      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test
      Active Test Display
      Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor
      Data List Display
      A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1
      A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1
      O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2
      O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2

    6. Perform the Active Test operation with the engine idling (change the fuel injection volume).

    7. Monitor the voltage outputs of the air fuel ratio sensor and heated oxygen sensor (A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1 and O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1 and O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2) displayed on the GTS.

      Tech Tips


      • The Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation lowers the fuel injection volume by 12.5% or increases the injection volume by 12.5%.

      • 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

      GTS Display

      (Sensor)

      		 Injection Volume Status Voltage

      A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1

      A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1

      (Air fuel ratio)

      		 12.5% Rich Below 3.1 V
      -12.5% Lean Higher than 3.4 V

      O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2

      O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2

      (Heated oxygen)

      		 12.5% Rich Higher than 0.55 V
      -12.5% Lean Below 0.4 V
      Result
      Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1 or A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1 Status of O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2 or O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2 Actual air fuel ratio, air fuel ratio sensor and heated oxygen sensor condition Misfire Main Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to
      Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal -

      • Three-way catalytic converter

      • Gas leak from exhaust system

      		 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
      Lean/Rich Lean Heated oxygen sensor malfunction -

      • Heated oxygen sensor

      • Gas leak from exhaust system

      		 C
      Lean/Rich Rich Heated oxygen sensor malfunction -

      • Heated oxygen sensor

      • Gas leak from exhaust system
      Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean May occur

      • Extremely lean actual air fuel ratio

      • Gas leak from exhaust system

      		 D
      Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich -

      • Extremely rich actual air fuel ratio

      • Gas leak from exhaust system

      • Lean: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage (A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1 or A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1) is consistently higher than 3.4 V, and the heated oxygen sensor output voltage (O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2 or O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2) is consistently less than 0.4 V.

      • Rich: During Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor, the A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B1S1 or A/F (O2) Sensor Voltage B2S1 is consistently less than 3.1 V, and the O2 Sensor Voltage B1S2 or O2 Sensor Voltage B2S2 is consistently higher 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 or heated oxygen sensor alternates correctly.


    B

    REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR Click here

    C

    CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK Click here

    D

    CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK Click here

    A

  3. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK


    1. Check for exhaust gas leaks.

      OK
      No gas leaks.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    GO TO STEP 11 Click here

    NG

    GO TO STEP 9 Click here

  4. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR


    1. Replace the air fuel ratio sensor.

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 10 Click here

  5. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK


    1. Check for exhaust gas leaks.

      OK
      No gas leaks.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    GO TO STEP 9 Click here

    OK

  6. REPLACE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    1. Replace the heated oxygen sensor.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 10 Click here

  7. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK


    1. Check the exhaust gas leaks.

      OK
      No gas leaks.
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK POINT Click here

    OK

  8. CHECK CAUSE OF EXTREMELY RICH OR LEAN ACTUAL AIR FUEL RATIO


    1. Check the cause of extremely rich or lean actual air fuel ratio, referring to the DTC P017100 Inspection Procedure.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

    GO TO STEP 10 Click here

  9. REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK POINT


    1. Repair or replace exhaust gas leak point.

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the exhaust system.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  10. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P042000 AND/OR P043000)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    6. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    7. Turn the GTS on.

    8. Start the engine.

    9. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

    10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

    11. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to

      DTCs are not output

      (No pending DTCs output)

      		 A
      DTC P042000 and/or P043000 is output B

    A

    END

    B

  11. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (DTC P042000 AND/OR P043000)

    Note


    • If DTC P042000 is output, replace the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front catalyst) and the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst) together when catalyst replacement is necessary.

    • If DTC P043000 is output, replace the exhaust manifold assembly LH (TWC: Front catalyst) and the center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst) together when catalyst replacement is necessary.

    Tech Tips

    Confirm the replacement parts, referring to the illustration in Catalyst Location.


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

    5. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P042000 is output A
      DTC P043000 is output B
      DTC P042000 and P043000 are output C

    A

    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) Click here
    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) Click here

    B

    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) Click here
    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) Click here

    C

    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: FRONT CATALYST), EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) Click here
    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: FRONT CATALYST), EXHAUST MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND CENTER EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST) Click here