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P2239

DTC P2237 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit / Open (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
DTC P2238 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
DTC P2239 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
DTC P2240 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit / Open (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
DTC P2241 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
DTC P2242 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
DTC P2252 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Reference Ground Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
DTC P2253 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Reference Ground Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
DTC P2255 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Reference Ground Circuit Low (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
DTC P2256 Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Reference Ground Circuit High (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

DTC Detection Condition:




DESCRIPTION

HINT:
- Although the DTC titles refer to the "oxygen sensor", these DTCs relate to the Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor.
- Sensor 1 refers to the sensor mounted in front of the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) and is located near the engine assembly.

The A/F sensor consists of a heater and an element (made from several types of metal), and is located between the exhaust manifold and the catalyst.

Based on the engine condition, the heater activates the element by heating it. Battery voltage is applied to the heater. The voltage is controlled based on the duty signal.

The element outputs the exhaust gas's oxygen density as a voltage. The ECM derives the air-fuel ratio from this voltage. Then, according to the air-fuel ratio and engine condition, the fuel injection amount is adjusted. While the engine is running, the voltage varies between 0.6 to 4.5 V. When the exhaust gas's oxygen level is high (air-fuel ratio is lean), the voltage increases. When the exhaust gas's oxygen level is low (air-fuel ratio is rich), the voltage decreases.

HINT:
- DTCs P2237, P2238, P2239, P2252 and P2253 indicate malfunctions related to bank 1 A/F sensor circuit.
- DTCs P2240, P2241, P2242, P2255 and P2256 indicate malfunctions related to bank 2 A/F sensor circuit.
- Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes No. 1 cylinder.
- Bank 2 refers to the bank that includes No. 2 cylinder.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Monitor Strategy:




Typical Enabling Conditions:




Typical Malfunction Thresholds (Part 1):




Typical Malfunction Thresholds (part 2):







These DTCs are output when there is an open or short in the A/F sensor circuit, or if A/F sensor output drops.

To detect these problems, the voltage of the A/F sensor is monitored when turning the ignition switch to the ON position, and the admittance (admittance is an electrical term that indicates the ease of flow of current) is checked while driving. If the voltage of the A/F sensor is between 0.6 V and 4.5 V, it is considered normal. If the voltage is outside of the specified range, or the admittance is less than the standard value, the ECM will determine that there is a malfunction in the A/F sensor. If the same malfunction is detected in the next driving cycle, the MIL is illuminated and a DTC is set.

Wiring Diagram:






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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

HINT: Intelligent tester only: 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 Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor, Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor and other potential trouble areas are malfunctioning.

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

1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 with CAN VIM.
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: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / A/F CONTROL.
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 output voltages of the A/F and HO2 sensors (AFS B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS B2S1 and O2S B2S2) displayed on the tester.









HINT:
- 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.

NOTE: The Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.




- Following the A/F CONTROL procedure enables technicians to check and graph the output voltages of both the A/F and HO2 sensors.
- To display the graph, enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / A/F CONTROL / USER DATA / AFS B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS B2S1 and O2S B2S2. Then press the YES button and ENTER button, followed by the F4 button.

HINT: Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air/fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.