2AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–313

Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit

DTC P2238
Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Pumping Current Circuit

DTC P2239
High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Reference Ground Circuit

DTC P2252
Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Reference Ground Circuit

DTC P2253 ES
High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P2195 (see page ES-292).
DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas
• Case 1:
Condition (a) or (b) continues for 5.0 seconds or more • Open or short in A/F sensor (sensor 1) circuit
(2 trip detection logic): • A/F sensor (sensor 1)
(a) AF+ voltage 0.5 V or less • A/F sensor heater (sensor 1)
P2238
(b) (AF+) - (AF-) = 0.1 V or less • Integration relay (EFI MAIN relay)
• Case 2: • A/F sensor heater and EFI MAIN relay circuits
A/F sensor admittance: Less than 0.022 1/Ω • ECM
(2 trip detection logic)
• Open or short in A/F sensor (sensor 1) circuit
• A/F sensor (sensor 1)
AF+ voltage more than 4.5 V for 5.0 seconds or more • A/F sensor heater (sensor 1)
P2239
(2 trip detection logic) • Integration relay (EFI MAIN relay)
• A/F sensor heater and EFI MAIN relay circuits
• ECM
• Open or short in A/F sensor (sensor 1) circuit
• A/F sensor (sensor 1)
AF- voltage 0.5 V or less for 5.0 seconds or more • A/F sensor heater (sensor 1)
P2252
(2 trip detection logic) • Integration relay (EFI MAIN relay)
• A/F sensor heater and EFI MAIN relay circuits
• ECM
• Open or short in A/F sensor (sensor 1) circuit
• A/F sensor (sensor 1)
AF- voltage more than 4.5 V for 5.0 seconds or more • A/F sensor heater (sensor 1)
P2253
(2 trip detection logic) • Integration relay (EFI MAIN relay)
• A/F sensor heater and EFI MAIN relay circuits
• ECM

MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor varies its output voltage in proportion to the air-fuel ratio. If the A/F sensor
impedance (alternating current resistance) or output voltage deviates greatly from the standard range, the
ECM determines that there is an open or short in the A/F sensor circuit.
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MONITOR STRATEGY
P2238: A/F sensor open circuit between AF+ and AF-
P2238: A/F sensor short circuit between AF+ and AF-
P2238: A/F sensor short circuit between AF+ and GND
Related DTCs
P2239: A/F sensor short circuit between AF+ and +B
P2252: A/F sensor short circuit between AF- and GND
P2253: A/F sensor short circuit between AF- and +B
Required Sensors/Components (Main) A/F sensor
Required Sensors/Components (Related) Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor, Crankshaft position sensor
Frequency of Operation Once per driving cycle
10 seconds: A/F sensor open circuit between AF+ and AF-
Duration
5 seconds: Other
MIL Operation 2 driving cycles

ES Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P0031, P0032 (A/F sensor heater - Sensor 1)
P0100 - P0103 (MAF meter)
P0110 - P0113 (IAT sensor)
P0115 - P0118 (ECT sensor)
P0120 - P0223, P2135 (TP sensor)
P0125 (Insufficient ECT for Closed Loop)
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present
P0171, P0172 (Fuel system)
P0300 - P0304 (Misfire)
P0335 (CKP sensor)
P0340 (CMP sensor)
P0455, P0456 (EVAP system)
P0500 (VSS)

P2238 (open circuit between AF+ and AF-):

AF+ terminal voltage 0.5 to 4.5 V
AF- terminal voltage 0.5 to 4.5 V
Difference between AF+ and AF- terminal voltages 0.1 to 0.8 V
ECT 10°C (50°F) or more (varies with ECT at engine start)
Engine Running
Fuel-cut OFF
Time after fuel-cut OFF 2.5 seconds or more
A/F sensor heater ON
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Ignition switch ON
Time after ignition switch is OFF to ON 5 seconds or more

Other:
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
Ignition switch ON
Time after ignition switch is OFF to ON 5 seconds or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P2238 (Open circuit between AF+ and AF-):
A/F sensor admittance Below 0.022 1/Ω

P2238 (Short circuit between AF+ and GND):

AF+ terminal voltage 0.5 V or less

P2238 (Short circuit between AF+ and AF-):

Difference between AF+ and AF- terminal voltages 0.1 V or less
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P2239 (Short circuit between AF+ and +B):

AF+ terminal voltage More than 4.5 V

P2252 (Short circuit between AF- and GND):

AF- terminal voltage 0.5 V or less

P2253 (Short circuit between AF- and +B):

AF- terminal voltage More than 4.5 V

WIRING DIAGRAM

Integration Relay ECM

A/F Sensor
ES
EFI MAIN
EFI MAIN
+B HA1A HA1A
EFI NO. 1
Shielded

A1A- A1A+ A1A+

P/I

A1A-
FL
MAIN

MREL
Battery

A127851E01

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
• Although the DTC titles say 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
located near the engine assembly.
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.
(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
(b) Start the engine and turn the tester ON.
(c) Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
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(d) On the tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / A/
F CONTROL.
(e) Perform the A/F CONTROL operation with the engine idling (press the RIGHT or LEFT button to
change the fuel injection volume).
(f) Monitor the output voltages of the A/F and HO2 sensors (AFS B1 S1 and O2S B1 S2) 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 %.
• The sensors react in accordance with increases and decreases in the fuel injection volume.
Standard
Tester Display
Injection Volume Status Voltages
(Sensor)
ES AFS B1 S1 +25 % Rich Less than 3.0
(A/F) -12.5 % Lean More than 3.35

O2S B1 S2 +25 % Rich More than 0.5

(HO2) -12.5 % Lean Less than 0.4

NOTICE:
The A/F sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the HO2 sensor has a maximum output
delay of approximately 20 seconds.
A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) HO2 Sensor (Sensor 2) Main Suspected
Case
Output Voltage Output Voltage Trouble Areas
Injection Volume Injection Volume
+25 % +25 %
-12.5 % -12.5 %
1 -
Output Voltage Output Voltage
More than 3.35 V More than 0.5 V
Less than 3.0 V Less than 0.4 V

Injection Volume Injection Volume

+25 % +25 %
-12.5 % -12.5 %
• A/F sensor
2 • A/F sensor heater
Output Voltage Output Voltage • A/F sensor circuit
Almost More than 0.5 V
no reaction Less than 0.4 V

Injection Volume Injection Volume

+25 % +25 %
-12.5 % -12.5 %
• HO2 sensor
3 • HO2 sensor heater
Output Voltage Output Voltage • HO2 sensor circuit
More than 3.35 V Almost
Less than 3.0 V no reaction

Injection volume Injection Volume

• Injector
+25 % +25 %
• Fuel pressure
-12.5 % -12.5 %
• Gas leakage from
4 exhaust system
Output Voltage Output Voltage (Air-fuel ratio
Almost Almost extremely lean or
no reaction no reaction rich)

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, select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II /
ACTIVE TEST / A/F CONTROL / USER DATA / AFS B1 S1 and O2S B1 S2; then press the YES button
and then the ENTER button followed by the F4 button.
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HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when
malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was
moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other
data from the time the malfunction occurred.

1 INSPECT AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE) (See page ES-83)

NG REPLACE AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR

OK

2 INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY (EFI MAIN RELAY) (See page ES-84)

ES

NG REPLACE INTEGRATION RELAY (EFI MAIN

RELAY)

OK

3 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/F SENSOR - ECM) (See page ES-310)

NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR

CONNECTOR

OK

4 REPLACE AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR

NEXT

5 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON and turn the tester ON.
(c) Clear DTCs (see page ES-35).
(d) Start the engine.
(e) Allow the engine to idle for 5 minutes or more.
(f) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / PENDING CODES.
(g) Read pending DTCs.
Result
Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
No output A
P2238, P2239, P2252 or P2253 B

B REPLACE ECM
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