СИСТЕМА SFI, Diagnostic DTC:P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175

DTC Code DTC Name
P0171 System Too Lean (Bank 1)
P0172 System Too Rich (Bank 1)
P0174 System Too Lean (Bank 2)
P0175 System Too Rich (Bank 2)

DESCRIPTION

The fuel trim is related to the feedback compensation value, not to the basic injection time. The fuel trim consists of both the short-term and long-term fuel trims.

The short-term fuel trim is fuel compensation that is used to constantly maintain the air-fuel ratio at stoichiometric levels. The signal from the Air-fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor indicates whether the air-fuel ratio is rich or lean compared to the stoichiometric ratio. This triggers a reduction in the fuel injection volume if the air-fuel ratio is rich and an increase in the fuel injection volume if it is lean.

Factors such as individual engine differences, wear over time and changes in operating environment cause short-term fuel trim to vary from the central value. The long-term fuel trim, which controls overall fuel compensation, compensates for long-term deviations in the fuel trim from the central value caused by the short-term fuel trim compensation.

If both the short-term and long-term fuel are lean or rich beyond predetermined values, it is interpreted as a malfunction, and the ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.

DTC No. DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area

P0171

P0174

When air-fuel ratio feedback is stable after warming up engine, fuel trim is considered to be in error on LEAN side

(2 trip detection logic)


  • Air induction system

  • Injector blockage

  • Mass air flow meter

  • Engine coolant temperature sensor

  • Fuel pressure

  • Gas leakage in exhaust system

  • Open or short in A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1) circuit

  • A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)

  • A/F sensor heater (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)

  • A/F relay

  • PCV piping

  • ECM

P0172

P0175

When air-fuel ratio feedback is stable after warming up the engine, fuel trim is considered to be in error on RICH side

(2 trip detection logic)


  • Injector leak or blockage

  • Mass air flow meter

  • Engine coolant temperature sensor

  • Ignition system

  • Fuel pressure

  • Gas leakage in exhaust system

  • Open or short in A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1) circuit

  • A/F sensor (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)

  • A/F sensor heater (bank 1, 2 sensor 1)

  • A/F relay

  • ECM

Tech Tips


  • When DTC P0171 or P0174 is recorded, the actual air-fuel ratio is on the lean side. When DTC P0172 or P0175 is recorded, the actual air-fuel ratio is on the rich side.

  • If the vehicle runs out of fuel, the air-fuel ratio is lean and DTC P0171 or P0174 may be recorded. The MIL then illuminates.

  • If the total of the short-term fuel trim value and long-term fuel trim value is within +-35% (engine coolant temperature is more than 75°C (167°F)), the system is functioning normally.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Under closed-loop fuel control, fuel injection volumes that deviate from those estimated by the ECM cause changes in the long-term fuel trim compensation value. The long-term fuel trim is adjusted when there are persistent deviations in the short-term fuel trim values. Deviations from the ECM's estimated fuel injection volumes also affects the average fuel trim learning value, which is a combination of the average short-term fuel trim (fuel feedback compensation value) and the average long-term fuel trim (learning value of the air-fuel ratio). If the average fuel trim learning value exceeds the malfunction threshold, the ECM interprets this a fault in the fuel system and sets a DTC.

Example:

The average fuel trim learning value is more than +35% or less than -35%, the ECM interprets this as a fuel system malfunction.

A01E1PSE14

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P2195 Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

Tech Tips

Malfunctioning areas can be identified by performing the A/F control function provided in the Active Test. The A/F control function can help to determine whether the A/F sensor, heated oxygen sensor and other potential trouble areas are malfunctioning.

The following instructions describe how to conduct the A/F control operation using the intelligent tester.


Tech Tips


  • The A/F control 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.

Standard
Tester Display (Sensor) Injection Volume Status Voltage
AFS B1S1 or AFS B2S1 (A/F) +25% Rich Less than 3.0
AFS B1S1 or AFS B2S1 (A/F) -12.5% Lean More than 3.35
O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 (heated oxygen sensor) +25% Rich More than 0.55
O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 (heated oxygen) -12.5% Lean Less than 0.4

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

A/F Sensor (Sensor 1)

Output Voltage

Heated Oxygen Sensor (Sensor 2)

Output Voltage

Main Suspected Trouble Area
1

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5 -

Output voltage

More than 3.35 V

Less than 3.0 V

A01DZ7A

Output voltage

More than 0.55 V

Less than 0.4 V

A01DVNA
2

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5
  • A/F sensor

  • A/F sensor heater

  • A/F sensor circuit

Output voltage

Almost

no reaction

A01E300

Output voltage

More than 0.55 V

Less than 0.4 V

A01DVNA
3

Injection Volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5
  • Heated oxygen sensor

  • Heated oxygen sensor heater

  • Heated oxygen sensor circuit

Output voltage

More than 3.35 V

Less than 3.0 V

A01DZ7A

Output voltage

Almost

no reaction

A01E300
4

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5

Injection volume

+25%

-12.5%

A01DUZ5
  • Injector

  • Fuel pressure

  • Gas leakage from exhaust system

    (air-fuel ratio is extremely lean or rich)

Output voltage

Almost

no reaction

A01E300

Output voltage

Almost

no reaction

A01E300

Tech Tips


  • Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine conditions when a malfunction is detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was running or stopped, 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.

  • A low A/F sensor voltage could be caused by a rich air-fuel mixture. Check for conditions that would cause the engine to run rich.

  • A high A/F sensor voltage could be caused by a lean air-fuel mixture. Check for conditions that would cause the engine to run lean.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK OTHER DTC OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 OR P0175)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

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

    4. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Display (DTC output) Proceed to
      P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 A
      P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 and other DTCs B

      Tech Tips

      If any DTCs other than P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.


    B
    A
  2. CHECK CONNECTION OF PCV HOSE

    OK
    PCV hose is connected correctly and is not damaged.

    NG
    OK
  3. CHECK AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM


    1. Check the air induction system for vacuum leaks.


    NG
    OK
  4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST (A/F CONTROL)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Start the engine and turn the tester ON.

    3. Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.

    4. On the tester, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor.

    5. Perform the A/F control operation with the engine in an idling condition (press the RIGHT or LEFT button to change the fuel injection volume).

    6. Monitor the voltage outputs of A/F and heated oxygen sensors (AFS B1S1 (AFS B2S1) and O2S B1S2 (O2S B2S2)) displayed on the tester.

      Tech Tips


      • The A/F control 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.

      Standard

      Tester Display

      (Sensor)

      Injection Volume Status Voltage

      AFS B1S1 or AFS B2S1

      (A/F)

      +25% Rich Less than 3.0

      AFS B1S1 or AFS B2S1

      (A/F)

      -12.5% Lean More than 3.35

      O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2

      (heated oxygen sensor)

      +25% Rich More than 0.55

      O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2

      (heated oxygen sensor)

      -12.5% Lean Less than 0.4
      Result

      Status

      AFS B1S1

      (AFS B2S1)

      Status

      O2S B1S2

      (O2S B2S2)

      A/F Condition and A/F Sensor Condition Misfire Suspected Trouble Area Proceed to
      Lean / Rich Lean / Rich Normal - - C
      Lean Lean Actual air-fuel ratio lean May occur
      • PCV valve and hose

      • PCV hose connection

      • Injector blockage

      • Gas leakage from exhaust system

      • Air induction system

      • Fuel pressure

      • Mass Air Flow (MAF) meter

      • Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor

      A
      Rich Rich Actual air-fuel ratio rich -
      • Injector leakage or blockage

      • Gas leakage from exhaust system

      • Ignition system

      • Fuel pressure

      • MAF meter

      • ECT sensor

      A
      Lean Lean / Rich A/F sensor malfunction -
      • A/F sensor

      B
      Rich Lean / Rich A/F sensor malfunction -
      • A/F sensor

      B

      Tech Tips

      Lean: During A/F control, the A/F sensor output voltage (AFS) is consistently more than 3.35 V, and the heated oxygen sensor output voltage (O2S) is consistently less than 0.4 V.

      Rich: During A/F control, the AFS is consistently less than 3.0 V, and the O2S is consistently more than 0.55 V.


    B
    C
    A
  5. READ DATA LIST (ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp.

    4. Read the Coolant Temp value twice, when the engine is cold and also when warmed up.

      Standard
      With cold engine: Same as ambient temperature
      With warm engine: Between 75°C and 95°C (167°F and 203°F)

    NG
    OK
  6. READ DATA LIST (MASS AIR FLOW METER)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Coolant Temp and MAF.

    4. Allow the engine to idle until the coolant temp value reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.

    5. Read the MAF with the engine in an idling condition and at an engine speed of 2,500 rpm.

      Standard
      MAF while engine idling: Between 1.4 and 2.3 gm/s (shift position: N; A/C: OFF).
      MAF at engine speed of 2,500 rpm: Between 5.4 and 7.9 gm/s (shift position: N; A/C: OFF).

    NG
    OK
  7. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE


    1. Check the fuel pressure (high or low pressure).


    NG
    OK
  8. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE


    1. Check for exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust manifold and pipe.

      OK
      No exhaust gas leakage.

    NG
    OK
  9. CHECK FOR SPARK AND IGNITION

    Tech Tips

    If the spark plugs or ignition system malfunction, engine misfires may occur. The misfire counter can be read with the intelligent tester. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Cylinder #1 (to #6) Misfire Rate.


    NG
    OK
  10. INSPECT FUEL INJECTOR

    Tech Tips

    If the injectors malfunction, engine misfires may occur. The misfire counter can be read with the intelligent tester. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List.


    NG
    OK
  11. INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE)

    A01E2SYE37

    1. Disconnect the A/F sensor connector.

    2. Measure the resistance of the A/F sensor.

      Standard resistance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 (HA1A) - 2 (+B) 1.8 to 3.4 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
      1 (HA1A) - 4 (A1A-) 10 kΩ or higher
      Standard resistance (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      1 (HA2A) - 2 (+B) 1.8 to 3.4 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
      1 (HA2A) - 4 (A2A-) 10 kΩ or higher

    NG
    OK
  12. INSPECT RELAY (Marking: A/F)

    A01DVNZE30

    1. Remove the A/F heater relay from the engine room relay block.

    2. Measure the resistance of the relay.

      Standard resistance
      Terminal No. Specified Condition
      3 - 5 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5

      Below 1 Ω

      (when battery voltage is applied to terminals 1 and 2)


    NG
    OK
  13. CHECK WIRE HARNESS (A/F SENSOR - ECM)

    A01E33RE06

    1. Disconnect the A18 or A25 A/F sensor connector.

    2. Disconnect the E6 ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance of the wire harness side connectors.

      Standard resistance (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
      Terminal Connection Specified Condition
      A18-1 (HA1A) - E16-2 (HA1A) Below 1 Ω
      A18-3 (A1A+) - E16-22 (A1A+) Below 1 Ω
      A18-4 (A1A-) - E16-30 (A1A-) Below 1 Ω
      A18-1 (HA1A) or E16-2 (HA1A) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A18-3 (A1A+) or E16-22 (A1A+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A18-4 (A1A-) or E16-30 (A1A-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      Standard resistance (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
      Terminal Connection Specified Condition
      A25-1 (HA2A) - E16-1 (HA2A) Below 1 Ω
      A25-3 (A2A+) - E16-23 (A2A+) Below 1 Ω
      A25-4 (A2A-) - E16-31 (A2A-) Below 1 Ω
      A25-1 (HA2A) or E16-1 (HA2A) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A25-3 (A2A+) or E16-23 (A2A+) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A25-4 (A2A-) or E16-31 (A2A-) - Body ground 10 kΩ or higher
      A01E25OE04

    NG
    OK
  14. REPLACE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR


    NEXT
  15. PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN


    NEXT
  16. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0171, P0172, P0174 OR P0175)


    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.

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

    4. Read the DTC.

      Result
      Display (DTC output) Proceed to
      P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 are not output again A
      P0171, P0172, P0174 or P0175 are output again B

    B
    A