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P2197

DTC P2197: Front A/F Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Signal Stuck Lean

NOTE:
- Information marked with an asterisk (*) applies to the front bank (Bank 2).
- If the vehicle was out of fuel and the engine stalled before this DTC was stored, refuel and clear the DTC with the HDS.
- If DTC P2101, P2108, P2118, P2135, P2176, U0107 or a combination of P2122 and P2127, P2122 and P2128 or P2127 and P2128 is stored at the same time as DTC P2195 (P2197)*, troubleshoot them first, then recheck for DTC P2195 (P2197)*.

1. Inspect the condition of the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).

Is it loose in the exhaust pipe?

YES - Go to step 2.

NO - Go to step 4.

2. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
3. Reinstall the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).
4. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
5. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
6. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
7. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?

YES - If DTC P2195 and/or P2197* is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 8. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

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

8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2195 and/or P2197* in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate 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/PCM, then then go to step 2. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 5 and recheck.