SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P2A0026, P2A0326

DTC Code DTC Name
P2A0026 O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1 Signal Rate of Change Below Threshold
P2A0326 O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 Signal Rate of Change Below Threshold

DESCRIPTION

Refer to DTC P219519.

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Tech Tips

Although the DTC titles say oxygen sensor, these DTCs relate to the air fuel ratio sensor.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P2A0026 O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1 Signal Rate of Change Below Threshold The calculated value for the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response rate deterioration level is less than the threshold (2 trip detection logic).

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 1 sensor 1)

  • Intake system

  • Fuel injector assembly (for port injection)

  • Fuel injector assembly (for direct injection)

  • Fuel pressure (for low pressure side)

  • Fuel pressure (for high pressure side)

  • Fuel system

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P2A00
P2A0326 O2 Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Sensor 1 Signal Rate of Change Below Threshold The calculated value for the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response rate deterioration level is less than the threshold (2 trip detection logic).

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (bank 2 sensor 1)

  • Intake system

  • Fuel injector assembly (for port injection)

  • Fuel injector assembly (for direct injection)

  • Fuel pressure (for low pressure side)

  • Fuel pressure (for high pressure side)

  • Fuel system

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored SAE Code: P2A03

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

After the engine is warmed up, the ECM performs air fuel ratio feedback control to maintain the air fuel ratio at the stoichiometric level. In addition, active air fuel ratio control is performed for approximately 30 seconds after preconditions are met in order to measure the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response rate. During active air fuel ratio control, the ECM forcibly increases and decreases the injection volume by a certain amount, based on the stoichiometric air fuel ratio learned during normal air fuel ratio control, and measures the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response rate. The ECM receives a signal from the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) while performing active air fuel ratio control and uses it to calculate the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response rate deterioration level.

If the value for the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response rate deterioration level is less than the threshold, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction and stores a DTC.

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MONITOR STRATEGY

Required Sensors/Components Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Active air fuel ratio control Performing
Active air fuel ratio control performed when following conditions met -
Engine coolant temperature 75°C (167°F) or higher
Idling Off
Engine speed Less than 3000 rpm
Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) status Activated
Engine load 10% or higher, and less than 70%
Catalyst monitor Not yet
Mass air flow 3.5 gm/sec or more, and less than 18 gm/sec

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Tech Tips

Performing this confirmation driving pattern will activate the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) response monitor.

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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 a speed of approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) for 10 minutes or more in a city area [B].

    CAUTION:

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

  9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [C].

  10. 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.

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

  12. Input the DTC: P2A0026 or P2A0326.

  13. 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

    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 and no pending DTC is output, perform the following procedure.

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

    CAUTION:

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

  15. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [E].

  16. 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.

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

  18. Input the DTC: P2A0026 or P2A0326.

  19. 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

    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, drive the vehicle again under an increased load and then recheck the judgment result.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P003012.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

Tech Tips


  • DTC P2A0026 or P2A0326 may be also stored when the air fuel ratio is stuck at rich or lean.

  • A low air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) current could be caused by a rich air fuel mixture. Check for conditions that would cause the engine to run rich.

  • A high air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) current could be caused by a lean air fuel mixture. Check for conditions that would cause the engine to run lean.

  • 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.

  • 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 P2A0026 OR P2A0326)


    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 P2A0026 or P2A0326 is output A
      DTC P2A0026 or P2A0326 and other DTCs are output B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P2A0026 or P2A0326 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. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

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

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


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

    6. Perform the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation with the engine idling.

    7. Monitor the current outputs of the air fuel ratio sensor (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current 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%.

      • The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) has an output delay of a few seconds and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.

      • If the sensor output current does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.

      Standard
      GTS Display (Sensor) Injection Volume Status Current

      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1

      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S1

      (Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1))

      		 12.5% Rich Below -0.075 mA
      -12.5% Lean Higher than 0.037 mA

      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2

      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S2

      (Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2))

      		 12.5% Rich Below -0.86 mA
      -12.5% Lean Higher than 0.33 mA
      Result
      Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S1 Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S2 Air Fuel Ratio Condition and Air Fuel Ratio Sensor Condition Proceed to
      Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal A
      Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean B
      Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich
      Lean Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction C
      Rich Lean/Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction

      • Lean: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output currents (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S1) is consistently higher than 0.037 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output currents (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S2) is consistently higher than 0.33 mA.

      • Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S1 is consistently below -0.075 mA, and the A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 or A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S2 is consistently below -0.86 mA.

      • Lean/Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the output value of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) or air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) alternate correctly.

        Tech Tips

        Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current B2S2].

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    B

    INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1) (HEATER RESISTANCE) Click here

    C

    REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1) Click here

    A

  3. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2A0026 OR P2A0326)


    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 and warm it up.

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

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


      Powertrain > Engine > Utility
      Tester Display
      All Readiness

    11. Input the DTC: P2A0026 or P2A0326.

    12. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result
      Result Proceed to

      NORMAL

      (DTCs are not output)

      		 A

      ABNORMAL

      (DTC P2A0026 or P2A0326 is output)

      		 B

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

    GO TO STEP 12 Click here

  4. INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1) (HEATER RESISTANCE)


    1. Inspect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).

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      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR Click here

    OK

  5. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM


    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      Click here

      OK
      No leaks in the intake system.

      Tech Tips

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

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM

    OK

  6. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK


    1. Check for exhaust gas leaks.

      OK
      No gas leaks.

      Tech Tips

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

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM

    OK

  7. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE)


    1. Check the fuel pressure (for low pressure side).

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHECK FUEL LINE Click here

    OK

  8. INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION)


    1. Inspect the fuel injector assembly (for port injection) (whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor).

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      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly (for port injection).

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR PORT INJECTION) Click here

    OK

  9. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH))


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Start the engine and warm it up.

    5. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Data List / Fuel Pressure (High).


      Powertrain > Engine > Data List
      Tester Display
      Fuel Pressure (High)

    6. Read the values.

      Standard
      2400 to 19500 kPag (3000 rpm, engine warmed up, shift state park (P), A/C off).
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE)

    OK

  10. INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR DIRECT INJECTION)


    1. Inspect the fuel injector assembly (for direct injection).

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      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the fuel injector assembly (for direct injection).

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    GO TO STEP 12 Click here

    NG

    REPLACE FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY (FOR DIRECT INJECTION) Click here

  11. CHECK FUEL LINE


    1. Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    GO TO FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM

  12. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1)


    1. Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).

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      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  13. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2A0026 OR P2A0326)


    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 and warm it up.

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

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


      Powertrain > Engine > Utility
      Tester Display
      All Readiness

    11. Input the DTC: P2A0026 or P2A0326.

    12. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Result
      Result Proceed to

      NORMAL

      (DTCs are not output)

      		 A

      ABNORMAL

      (DTC P2A0026 or P2A0326 is output)

      		 B

    A

    END

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here