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DTC P2270-19: A/F (O2) Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Lean Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Current Above Threshold; DTC P2271-18: A/F (O2) Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Current Below Threshold [11/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Read the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output A
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 and P00D5-62 are output
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 and P013A-7C are output
      DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 and other DTCs are output B

      HINT: 

      If any DTCs other than P2270-19 or P2271-18 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART  . Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CONFIRM IF VEHICLE HAS RUN OUT OF FUEL IN PAST 
    1. Has the vehicle run out of fuel in the past?

      Result

      Proceed to
      YES
      NO

    Result: 

    NO 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    YES 

    See step  3

  3. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P2270-19 or P2271-18.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output)
      B

    Result: 

    DTC CAUSED BY RUNNING OUT OF FUEL 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NEXT (except Mexico Models) A
      NEXT (for Mexico Models) B

    Result: 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING GTS (TEST VALUE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Check that the status of O2 Sensor is Complete. If the status is still Incomplete, drive the vehicle according to the driving pattern again.

      Powertrain > Engine > Monitor 

    3. Check the test value of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current during fuel-cut.

      Powertrain > Engine > Monitor 

      Result

      Test Value Proceed to
      Within normal range (7.5 mA or more, and less than 33.13 mA) A
      Outside normal range (Less than 7.5 mA, or 33.13 mA or more) B

    Result: 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    See step  20

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (A/F (O2) SENSOR CURRENT B1S2) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Check the test value of the air fuel ratio sensor output (sensor 2) current during fuel-cut, referring to the Driving Pattern Detail for [C] in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2

      HINT: 

      • To measure the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) current precisely, perform the fuel-cut operation as long as possible.
      • If it is difficult to measure the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) current, use the snapshot function of the Techstream.

      Result

      Test Value Proceed to
      Within normal range (7.5 mA or more) A
      Outside normal range (Less than 7.5 mA) B

    Result: 

    See step  20

    Result: 

    See step  8

  8. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR) 
    1. Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    3. Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more with the shift lever in P.
    4. Perform the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor operation with the engine idling.

      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 B1S2
    5. Monitor the output values of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) and air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) displayed on the GTS.

      HINT: 

      • 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 value 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
      (Air fuel ratio (sensor 1))
      12.5% Rich Below -0.075 mA
      -12.5% Lean More than 0.037 mA
      A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2
      (Air fuel ratio (sensor 2))
      12.5% Rich Below -0.86 mA
      -12.5% Lean More than 0.33 mA

      Result

      Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 Status of A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 Air Fuel Ratio Condition and Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2) Condition Proceed to
      Lean Lean Actual air fuel ratio lean A
      Rich Rich Actual air fuel ratio rich
      Lean/Rich Lean Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction B
      Lean/Rich Rich Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction
      Lean/Rich Lean/Rich Normal
      1. Lean: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently more than 0.037 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently more than 0.33 mA.
      2. Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently below -0.075 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently below -0.86 mA.
      3. Lean/Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) or air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) alternate correctly.

      HINT: 

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

      Refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2023 - 11/2024] , or refer to DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    See step  20

    Result: 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK INTAKE SYSTEM 
    1. Check the intake system for vacuum leaks.

      Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]

      OK

      No leaks in the intake system.

      HINT: 

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE INTAKE SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK 
    1. Check for exhaust gas leaks.

      OK

      No gas leaks in exhaust system.

      HINT: 

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

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION) 
    1. Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature

      HINT: 

      The A/C switch and all accessories should be off.

    3. Confirm that the value of Data List item Engine Independent is "Operate" then check the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure while performing the Active Test.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Control the EGR Step Position
      Data List Display
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      Engine Independent
      NOTE:
      • Make sure that the value of Data List item Engine Independent is "Operate" while performing the Active Test.
      • 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

      The value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure changes in response to the EGR step position when the value of Engine Independent is "Operate".

      Standard

      - EGR Step Position (Active Test)
      0 Steps 0 to 30 Steps
      Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure
      (Data List)
      (EGR valve is fully closed) Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

      HINT: 

      • If the value of Data List item Engine Independent is "Not Opr" when the engine is idling, charge control is being performed. Perform the Active Test after charge control is complete ("Operate" is displayed).
      • While performing the Active Test, if the increase in the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure is small, the EGR valve assembly may be malfunctioning.
      • Even if the EGR valve assembly is malfunctioning, rough idling or an increase in the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure may occur while performing the Active Test. However, the amount that the value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure increases will be smaller than normal.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  12

  12. INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 
    1. Remove the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    2. Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

      OK

      EGR valve is tightly closed.

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE (FOR LOW PRESSURE SIDE) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 2

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  23

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. INSPECT PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Inspect the port fuel injector assembly (whether fuel volume is high or low, and whether injection pattern is poor).

      Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]

      HINT: 

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the port fuel injector assembly.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE PORT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  15

  15. READ VALUE USING GTS (FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH)) 
    1. Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Utility 

      Tester Display
      Inspection Mode
    2. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with all the accessories switched off.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Coolant Temperature
    3. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Powertrain > Engine > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Engine Speed
      Fuel Pressure (High)
      Injection Mode

      HINT: 

      During charge control, the engine speed is set at idle. Therefore, the engine speed will not increase when the accelerator pedal is depressed. In this case, read the Data List after charge control has completed.

      Standard

      GTS Display Condition Specified Condition
      Fuel Pressure (High)
      • Shift position: P
      • A/C: Off
      • Engine warmed up
      • Engine Speed: 2500 rpm
      • Injection Mode: Direct
      3000 to 25000 kPa

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM (FOR HIGH PRESSURE SIDE) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  16

  16. INSPECT DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to INSPECTION [12/2019 - ]

    HINT: 

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the direct fuel injector assembly.

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE DIRECT FUEL INJECTOR ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  17

  17. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

    HINT: 

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  18

  18. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  19

  19. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P2270-19 or P2271-18.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output)
      B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

  20. REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2019 - ]

    HINT: 

    Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

    Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  21

  21. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Clear the DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

    2. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  22

  22. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P2270-19 OR P2271-18) 
    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in the Confirmation Driving Pattern.
    2. Check the DTC judgment result.

      Powertrain > Engine > Utility 

      Tester Display
      All Readiness
    3. Input the DTC: P2270-19 or P2271-18.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      NORMAL
      (DTCs are not output)
      A
      ABNORMAL
      (DTC P2270-19 or P2271-18 is output)
      B

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE ECM 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2023 - ]

  23. CHECK FUEL LINE 
    1. Check the fuel lines for leaks or blockage.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    GO TO FUEL PUMP CONTROL CIRCUIT 

    Refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [10/2021 - 11/2024] , or refer to Fuel Pump Control Circuit [11/2024 - ]

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE FUEL SYSTEM