SFI SYSTEM (w/ EGR System), Diagnostic DTC:P0420, P0430

DTC Code DTC Name
P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P0430 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)

DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses the sensors mounted in front of and behind the three-way catalytic converter 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, rather than the conventional detecting method, which uses the locus ratio.

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 15 to 20 seconds. When it is performed, the ECM deliberately sets the air fuel ratio to lean or rich levels. If the rich-lean cycle of the heated oxygen sensor is long, the oxygen storage capacity is large. There is a direct correlation between the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter and the response of the heated oxygen sensor.

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 illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0420

Oxygen storage capacity value is less than the standard value under active air fuel ratio control

(2 trip detection logic)

  • Gas leaks from exhaust system

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 1 sensor 1)

  • Heated oxygen sensor (bank 1 sensor 2)

  • Exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front catalyst)

  • Center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst)

  • EGR valve assembly
P0430

Oxygen storage capacity value is less than the standard value under active air fuel ratio control

(2 trip detection logic)

  • Gas leaks from exhaust system

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 2 sensor 1)

  • Heated oxygen sensor (bank 2 sensor 2)

  • Exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front catalyst)

  • Center exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst)

  • EGR valve assembly

CATALYST LOCATION

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Text in Illustration
*1

Exhaust Manifold Sub-assembly RH

(TWC: Front Catalyst)

 *2

Exhaust Manifold Sub-assembly LH

(TWC: Front Catalyst)
*3 Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly *4 No. 3 Front Exhaust Pipe Sub-assembly
*5

Center Exhaust Pipe Assembly

(TWC: Rear Catalyst)

 *6 Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly
*7

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

(Bank 1 Sensor 1)

 *8

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor

(Bank 2 Sensor 1)
*9

Heated Oxygen Sensor

(Bank 1 Sensor 2)

 *10

Heated Oxygen Sensor

(Bank 2 Sensor 2)
*a w/ Exhaust Heat Recircuration System *b w/o Exhaust Heat Recircuration System

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Tech Tips

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

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  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

  3. Turn the tester on.

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

  5. Turn the power switch off and wait for 30 seconds.

  6. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

  7. Put the engine in inspection mode Click here.

  8. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / Catalyst Monitor.

  9. Check the Catalyst Monitor is Incmol (Incomplete).

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

  11. Drive the vehicle at between 64 km/h and 113 km/h (40 mph and 70 mph) for at least 10 minutes or more [B].

  12. Those items will change to Compl (Complete) after completing the driving pattern.

  13. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC / Pending.

  14. Check if any DTCs (pending DTCs) are set.

Tech Tips

If Catalyst does not change to Compl (Complete), and no pending DTCs are set, extend the driving time.

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 in order to activate the sensors sufficiently to obtain the appropriate inspection results.

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  1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 [A].

  2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the tester on.

  3. Put the engine in inspection mode Click here.

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

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

  6. While running the engine at 2500 rpm and 1500 rpm for 2 seconds, check the waveforms of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors using the tester [D].

    Tech Tips


    • If either of the voltage outputs of the air fuel ratio or heated oxygen sensor does not fluctuate, or either of the sensors makes a noise, 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, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor.

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

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE


  1. AIR FUEL RATIO CONTROL

    Tech Tips

    Malfunctioning areas can be identified by performing the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor function provided in the Active Test. The Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor function can help to determine whether the air fuel ratio sensor, heated oxygen sensor and other potential trouble areas are malfunctioning.

    The following instructions describe how to conduct the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation using the intelligent tester.


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Put the engine in inspection mode Click here.

    5. Start the engine.

    6. Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor.

    8. Perform the Active Test operation with the engine in an idling condition (press the RIGHT or LEFT button to change the fuel injection volume).

    9. Monitor the voltage outputs of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors (AFS Voltage B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS Voltage B2S1 and O2S B2S2) displayed on the tester.

      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 25%.

      • Each sensor reacts in accordance with increases and decreases in the fuel injection volume.

      Tester Display (Sensor) Injection Volume Status Voltage

      AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1

      (Air fuel ratio)

      		 +25% Rich Less than 3.1 V

      AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1

      (Air fuel ratio)

      		 -12.5% Lean More than 3.4 V

      O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2

      (Heated oxygen)

      		 +25% Rich More than 0.55 V

      O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2

      (Heated oxygen)

      		 -12.5% Lean Less than 0.4 V

      Note

      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.

      Case

      Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 1)

      Output Voltage

      Heated Oxygen Sensor (Sensor 2)

      Output Voltage

      		 Main Suspected Trouble Area
      1 A01NFFXE12 A01NH0JE12 -
      2 A01NE6JE06 A01NH0JE12

      • Air fuel ratio sensor

      • Air fuel ratio sensor heater

      • Air fuel ratio sensor circuit
      3 A01NFFXE12 A01NE6JE07

      • Heated oxygen sensor

      • Heated oxygen sensor heater

      • Heated oxygen sensor circuit

      • Exhaust gas leaks
      4 A01NE6JE06 A01NE6JE06

      • Fuel pressure

      • Exhaust gas leaks

        (Air fuel ratio extremely lean or rich)

      • Following the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor procedure enables technicians to check and graph the voltage outputs of both the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors.

      • To display the graph, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor / All Data / AFS Voltage B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS Voltage B2S1 and O2S B2S2.

      Tech Tips


      • After performing repairs, drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern and check if DTC P0420 or P0430 is output again. If a DTC is output again, replace the catalyst if it has not been replaced already.

      • Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. 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.

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

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

      • 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.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0420 AND/OR P0430)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0420 and/or P0430 are output A
      DTC P0420 and/or P0430 and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P0420 or P0430 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART Click here

    A

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Put the engine in inspection mode Click here.

    5. Start the engine.

    6. Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.

    7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume.

    8. Perform the Control the Injection Volume operation with the engine in an idling condition.

    9. Monitor the voltage outputs of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors (AFS Voltage B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS Voltage B2S1 and O2S B2S2) displayed on the tester.

      Tech Tips


      • Change the fuel injection volume within the range of - 12.0% to +12.0%. The injection volume can be changed in fine gradations.

      • 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.

      Tester Display (Sensor) Injection Volume Status Voltage

      AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1

      (Air fuel ratio)

      		 +12% Rich Below 3.1 V

      AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1

      (Air fuel ratio)

      		 -12% Lean Higher than 3.4 V

      O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2

      (Heated oxygen)

      		 +12% Rich Higher than 0.55 V

      O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2

      (Heated oxygen)

      		 -12% Lean Below 0.4 V
      Result
      Status of AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1 Status of O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 Air Fuel Ratio Condition and Air Fuel Ratio and Heated Oxygen Sensor Condition Misfire Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to
      Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal -

      • Three-way catalytic converter

      • Gas leaks from exhaust system

      • EGR valve assembly

      		 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 B
      Lean/Rich Lean Heated oxygen sensor malfunction -

      • Heated oxygen sensor

      • Gas leaks from exhaust system

      		 C
      Lean/Rich Rich Heated oxygen sensor malfunction -

      • Heated oxygen sensor

      • Gas leaks from exhaust system

      		 C
      Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean May occur

      • Extremely rich or lean actual air fuel ratio

      • Gas leaks from exhaust system

      • EGR valve assembly

      		 D
      Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich -

      • Extremely rich or lean actual air fuel ratio

      • Gas leaks from exhaust system

      • EGR valve assembly

      		 D

      Lean: During the Control the Injection Volume Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage (AFS Voltage) is consistently higher than 3.4 V, and the heated oxygen sensor output voltage (O2S) is consistently below 0.4 V.

      Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume Active Test, the AFS Voltage is consistently below 3.1 V, and the O2S is consistently higher than 0.55 V.

      Lean/Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume Active Test, the output voltage of the air fuel ratio sensor and heated oxygen sensor alternates correctly.

    10. Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [AFS Voltage B1S1, AFS Voltage B2S1, O2S B1S2 and O2S B2S2] Click here.


    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. Inspect for exhaust gas leaks from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly and exhaust pipes.

      OK
      No gas leaks.

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK POINT

    OK

  4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Click here.

    5. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Tech Tips

      The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / All Data / Throttle Idle Position and MAP.

    7. Confirm that the Throttle Idle Position is ON and check the MAP value in the Data List while performing the Active Test.

      Note


      • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.

      • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.

      • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

      OK
      MAP change in response to EGR step position when Throttle Idle Position is ON in Data List.
      Standard
      - EGR Step Position (Active Test)
      0 Steps 0 to 30 Steps

      MAP

      (Data List)

      		 (EGR valve is fully closed) MAP value is at least +10 kPa (75 mmHg) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

      Tech Tips


      • While performing the Active Test, if the increase in the value of MAP is small, the EGR valve assembly may be a malfunctioning.

      • Even if the EGR valve assembly is malfunctioning, rough idling or an increase in the value of MAP may occur while performing the Active Test. However, the amount that the value of MAP increases will be smaller than normal.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Outside of standard range A
      Within standard range B

    B

    CHECK DTC OUTPUT (DTC P0420 AND/OR P0430) Click here

    A

  5. INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the EGR valve assembly Click here.

    2. Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

      OK
      EGR valve is tightly closed.

    3. Reinstall the EGR valve assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

  6. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (DTC P0420 AND/OR P0430)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.

    5. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0420 is output A
      DTC P0430 is output B
      DTCs P0420 and P0430 are output A and B

    B

    REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) Click here

    A

  7. REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY RH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST)


    1. Replace the exhaust manifold sub-assembly RH (TWC: Front catalyst) Click here.


    NEXT

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

  8. REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD SUB-ASSEMBLY LH (TWC: FRONT CATALYST)


    1. Replace the exhaust manifold sub-assembly LH (TWC: Front catalyst) Click here.


    NEXT

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

  9. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK


    1. Inspect for exhaust gas leaks from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly and exhaust pipes.

      OK
      No gas leaks.

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK POINT

    OK

    REPLACE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR Click here

  10. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK


    1. Inspect for exhaust gas leaks from the exhaust manifold sub-assembly and exhaust pipes.

      OK
      No gas leaks.

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK POINT

    OK

  11. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the tester on.

    4. Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode) Click here.

    5. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Tech Tips

      The A/C switch and all accessory switches should be off.

    6. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / All Data / Throttle Idle Position and MAP.

    7. Confirm that the Throttle Idle Position is ON and check the MAP value in the Data List while performing the Active Test.

      Note


      • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.

      • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.

      • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

      OK
      MAP change in response to EGR step position when Throttle Idle Position is ON in Data List.
      Standard
      - EGR Step Position (Active Test)
      0 Steps 0 to 30 Steps

      MAP

      (Data List)

      		 (EGR valve is fully closed) MAP value is at least +10 kPa (75 mmHg) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

      Tech Tips


      • While performing the Active Test, if the increase in the value of MAP is small, the EGR valve assembly may be a malfunctioning.

      • Even if the EGR valve assembly is malfunctioning, rough idling or an increase in the value of MAP may occur while performing the Active Test. However, the amount that the value of MAP increases will be smaller than normal.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Outside of standard range A
      Within standard range B

    B

    CHECK CAUSE OF EXTREMELY RICH OR LEAN ACTUAL AIR FUEL RATIO Click here

    A

  12. INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY


    1. Remove the EGR valve assembly Click here.

    2. Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

      OK
      EGR valve is tightly closed.

    3. Reinstall the EGR valve assembly Click here.


    NG

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    CHECK CAUSE OF EXTREMELY RICH OR LEAN ACTUAL AIR FUEL RATIO Click here