P2238

DTC P2238: A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) AFS+ Circuit Low Voltage

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2238 indicated?

YES - Go to step 4.

NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM.

4. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
5. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
6. Disconnect the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 4P connector.
7. Disconnect ECM connector A (31P).




8. Check for continuity between ECM connector terminal A31 and body ground.

Is there continuity?

YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM (A31) and the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), then go to step 11.

NO - Go to step 9.

9. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).
10. Reconnect all connectors.
11. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
12. Reset the ECM with the HDS.
13. Do the ECM idle learn procedure.
14. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC P2238 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM, then go to step 1. If the connector and terminal fits are OK, go to step 16. If any other Temporary DTCs are or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - Go to step 15.

15. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2238 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicated PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 13 and recheck.

16. Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM.
17. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2238 indicated?

YES - Go to step 1 and recheck.

NO - If the ECM is updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM was substituted, replace the original ECM.