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P0171




DTC P0171 / P0172

DTC Detecting Condition and Trouble Area






Wiring Diagram

Refer to P0031 DTC P0031 / P0032
and P0037 DTC P0037 / P0038 / P0054.

DTC Confirmation Procedure

WARNING:

If you do not select a suitable route and take proper precautions when performing a road test, an accident can occur.

- Select a level road with no traffic to minimize the risk of accident.
- Perform the test extremely carefully.
- Perform the road test using 2 persons, a driver and an assistant.

NOTE:

- If DTCs other than aimed DTC are previously detected in DTC confirmation procedure, be sure to troubleshoot DTC previously detected
- Check that the following condition is satisfied when using this procedure.

- BARO > 75 kPa (0.8 kgf/cm2, 10.8 psi, 0.75 bar)

1) Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
2) Drive vehicle at 50 - 60 km/h (31 - 37 mile/h) for 3 min. (Keep throttle valve opening constantly in this step.)

DTC Troubleshooting



1.
Was "Engine and Emission Control System Check" performed?
YES
Go to Step 2.
NO
Go to Engine and Emission Control System Check.

2. DTC check

Check DTC.

Is there DTC(s) other than P0171 and P0172?
YES
Go to applicable DTC(s).
NO
Go to Step 3.

3. Exhaust system and air intake system check

Check exhaust system and air intake system for clogging or leak.

Is it in good condition?
YES
Go to Step 4.
NO
Repair or replace defective parts.

4. Fuel system check

Check fuel system. Fuel System Inspection

Is it in good condition?
YES
Go to Step 5.
NO
Repair or replace defective parts or wire harness.

5. MAF sensor performance check

Turn OFF ignition switch and connect scan tool to DLC.
Warm up engine to normal operating temperature.
Check MAF value using scan tool. (Refer to Scan Tool Data Scan Tool Data
for normal value.)

Is normal value indicated?
YES
Go to Step 6.
NO
Repair or replace defective parts or wire harness.

6. ECT sensor circuit check

Check ECT sensor circuit according to Step 3 under P0116 DTC P0116 / P0125 / P0128.

Are they in good condition?
YES
Go to Step 7.
NO
Repair or replace defective wire harness.

7. ECT sensor check

Check ECT sensor. Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Inspection

Is it in good condition?
YES
Go to Step 8.
NO
Replace ECT sensor.

8. DTC recheck

Replace A/F sensor. Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor Removal and Installation
Perform DTC confirmation procedure and check DTC.

Is DTC P0171 or P0172 still detected?
YES
Substitute a known-good ECM and recheck.
NO
End.