| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P219A | Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance |
| P219C | Cylinder 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance |
| P219D | Cylinder 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance |
| P219E | Cylinder 3 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance |
| P219F | Cylinder 4 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance |
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P0300.
Refer to DTC P2195.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P219A | Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance | The difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders exceeds the threshold (2 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
| P219C | Cylinder 1 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance | The difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders exceeds the threshold (2 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
| P219D | Cylinder 2 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance | The difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders exceeds the threshold (2 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
| P219E | Cylinder 3 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance | The difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders exceeds the threshold (2 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
| P219F | Cylinder 4 Air-Fuel Ratio Imbalance | The difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders exceeds the threshold (2 trip detection logic). |
|
Comes on | DTC stored |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses the air fuel ratio sensor and crankshaft position sensor to monitor the difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders caused by differences in injection volumes between the cylinders, leakage in the intake or exhaust system, etc.
When the air fuel ratios of the cylinders are lean or rich with respect to each other, the ECM determines that there is a malfunction, illuminates the MIL and stores a DTC.
When the system detects a difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders due to fluctuation in the air fuel ratio sensor output over 1 engine cycle (2 crankshaft revolutions), the ECM determines that there is a malfunction.
The system monitors the engine speed variation and when the variation becomes large, the ECM determines that there is a difference in air fuel ratios between the cylinders, which it determines to be a malfunction.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Air fuel ratio sensor Crankshaft position sensor |
| Required Sensors/Components (Related) | Mass air flow meter sub-assembly Engine coolant temperature sensor Vehicle speed sensor |
| Frequency of Operation | Once per driving cycle |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
| Air fuel ratio sensor status | Activated |
| Engine speed | 1600 rpm or higher, and less than 2400 rpm |
| Engine coolant temperature | 75°C (167°F) or higher |
| Atmospheric pressure | 76 kPa(abs) [570 mmHg(abs)] or higher |
| Fuel system status | Closed loop |
| Mass air flow | 24 gm/sec. or more, and less than 34 gm/sec. |
| Vehicle speed | Less than 3 km/h (1.875 mph) |
| Engine speed | 450 rpm or higher, and less than 1100 rpm |
| Engine coolant temperature | 75°C (167°F) or higher |
| Air fuel ratio sensor status | Activated |
| Fuel system status | Closed loop |
| Battery voltage | 11 V or higher |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
| Air fuel ratio sensor monitoring method criteria (rich side imbalance) | 0.1277 or more |
| Crankshaft position sensor monitoring method criteria (lean side imbalance) | 1.0 or more |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher [A].
Tech Tips
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off and the shift lever should be in P or N.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) or higher for 2 minutes or more [B].
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Tech Tips
It is acceptable to turn electrical loads on while driving.
Idle the engine for 2 minutes or more [C].
Tech Tips
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off and the shift lever should be in P or N.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].
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.
Drive the vehicle at less than 30 km/h (19 mph) for 5 seconds or more [E].
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Accelerate the vehicle from 30 to 60 km/h (19 to 37 mph) over a period of approximately 10 to 20 seconds.
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Tech Tips
Refer to the values of mass air flow and engine speed in Typical Enabling Conditions before accelerating the vehicle from 30 to 60 km/h (19 to 37 mph).
Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more [F].
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Drive the vehicle at less than 30 km/h (19 mph) for 5 seconds or more [G].
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Accelerate the vehicle from 30 to 60 km/h (19 to 37 mph) over a period of approximately 10 to 20 seconds.
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Tech Tips
Refer to the values of mass air flow and engine speed in Typical Enabling Conditions before accelerating the vehicle from 30 to 60 km/h (19 to 37 mph).
Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (37 mph) or more for 5 seconds or more [H].
CAUTION:
When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
Repeat steps [G] and [H] above at least 2 times [I].
Idle the engine for 1 minute or more [J].
Tech Tips
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off and the shift lever should be in P or N.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [K].
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.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P219A, P219C, P219D, P219E or P219F.
Check the DTC judgment result.
| GTS Display | Description |
|---|---|
| NORMAL |
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| ABNORMAL |
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| INCOMPLETE |
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| N/A |
|
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, perform the confirmation driving pattern and check the judgment result again.
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
Tech Tips
Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.
Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.
When any air-fuel ratio imbalance is detected, the ECM will perform air-fuel ratio feedback control to make the air-fuel ratio close to the stoichiometric level. This may result in an air-fuel ratio imbalance of normal cylinders and DTCs may be stored.
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
CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
If any DTCs other than DTC P219A, P219C, P219D, P219E and/or P219F are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.
| B |
|
GO TO DTC CHART Click here |
| A |
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READ VALUE USING GTS (FREEZE FRAME DATA)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the GTS on.
Using the GTS, confirm the vehicle conditions recorded in the freeze frame data which were present when the DTC was stored.
Freeze Frame Data Items for DTC P219A, P219C, P219D, P219E or P219F
Vehicle Speed
Engine Speed
Calculate Load
Accelerator Idle Position
Short FT #1
Long FT #1
Cylinder #1 Misfire Count to Cylinder #4 Misfire Count
A/F Sensor Determination (worst value) #1
Engine Speed Fluctuation Avg (worst value) #1 to #4
Tech Tips
When the sum of Short FT and Long FT is positive, the engine is running lean, and when the sum is negative, the engine is running rich.
| Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Monitoring Method (P219A) | Crankshaft Position Sensor Monitoring Method (P219C, P219D, P219E and P219F) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| DTCs are output | DTC is output (Only one DTC relating to a single cylinder is output) | Malfunctioning of cylinders detected by Crankshaft Position Sensor Monitoring Method is primarily suspected |
| DTCs are output | DTCs are output (Multiple DTCs relating to multiple cylinders are output) | Malfunctioning of cylinders except ones detected by Crankshaft Position Sensor Monitoring Method is primarily suspected.* |
| DTCs are not output | DTCs are output | Malfunctioning of cylinders detected by Crankshaft Position Sensor Monitoring Method is primarily suspected. |
| DTCs are output | DTCs are not output | Malfunctioning of the bank detected by Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Monitoring Method is primarily suspected. |
*: When any air-fuel ratio imbalance is detected, the ECM will perform air-fuel ratio feedback control to make the air-fuel ratio close to the stoichiometric level. This may result in an air-fuel ratio imbalance of normal cylinders and DTCs may be stored.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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READ DTC OUTPUT
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Tech Tips
If any misfire count ("Cylinder #1 Misfire Count" to "Cylinder #4 Misfire Count) increases while idling or driving the vehicle, proceed to step 6.
Perform inspections while focusing on the cylinder whose misfire count has increased.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read the DTCs.
| Result | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
|
GO TO STEP 6 Click here |
| A |
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PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME)
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Warm up the engine.
Tech Tips
The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off and the shift lever should be in P or N.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume / Ptrl Misfire / Cylinder #1 to #4 Misfire Count.
| Active Test Display |
|---|
| Control the Injection Volume |
| Data List Display |
|---|
| Cylinder #1 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #2 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #3 Misfire Count |
| Cylinder #4 Misfire Count |
Tech Tips
When the "Control the Injection Volume" Active Test is selected (injection volume is 0%), if a misfire count increases, proceed to step 6 (Check Intake System).
Perform the Control the Injection Volume operation with the engine idling.
Check the misfire counts ("Cylinder #1 Misfire Count" to "Cylinder #4 Misfire Count") while decreasing the injection volume in 5% increments.
| Result |
|---|
| The cylinder whose misfire count has not increased can be assumed to be running rich. Therefore, perform inspections while focusing on that cylinder. |
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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CHECK FOR GAS LEAK
Check for exhaust gas leaks.
| OK |
|---|
| No gas leaks. |
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the exhaust system.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM |
| OK |
|
CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM
Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.
| OK |
|---|
| No leaks in the intake system. |
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the intake system.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM |
| OK |
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INSPECT SPARK PLUG
Inspect the spark plug of the cylinder causing the imbalance.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPLACE SPARK PLUG Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK FOR SPARK (SPARK TEST)
Perform a spark test.
Tech Tips
If the result of the spark test is normal, proceed to the next step.
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the spark plug or ignition coil assembly.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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CHECK CYLINDER COMPRESSION PRESSURE
Measure the cylinder compression pressure of the misfiring cylinder.
Tech Tips
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the engine assembly.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
| NG |
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CHECK ENGINE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF LOW COMPRESSION |
| OK |
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY)
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Fuel Injector Assembly) |
Disconnect the fuel injector assembly connectors.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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CHECK FUEL INJECTOR CIRCUIT Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY OF CYLINDER CAUSING IMBALANCE
Check the fuel injector assembly injection [whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor].
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
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CHECK FOR CAUSE OF FAILURE
If the cause of the problem has not been found even after performing the troubleshooting procedure, perform the inspection below.
Check the intake valve for deposits.
Tech Tips
As the DTC may have been stored due to deposits on the intake valve, remove the cylinder head and check the intake valve.
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Clear the DTCs.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the GTS on.
Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Check for DTCs.
| Result |
|---|
| DTCs are not output. |
| Result | ||
|---|---|---|
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| NEXT |
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