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DTC P2096

DTC P2096  : Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
  • If any of the DTCs listed below are stored at the same time as DTC P2096, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for P2096.

    P0130, P0133, P1172, P2A00: Rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

    P0134: Rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) heater

    P0137, P0138, P0139, P2270, P2A01: Rear secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2)

    P0141: Rear secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2) heater

    P0171, P0172: Fuel system

    P0201, P0202, P0203: No. 1-No. 3 cylinder fuel injector

    P0300: Random misfire

    P0301, P0302, P0303: No. 1-No. 3 cylinder misfire

    P0351, P0352, P0353: No. 1-No. 3 cylinder ignition coil

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    -4. Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 deg.F (70 deg.C)
    • Transmission in D
    • Engine speed below 4000 RPM
    • Vehicle speed between 15-75 mph (24-120 km/h) for 3 minutes or more
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    ENGINE SPEED    
    VEHICLE SPEED    

    -5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2096 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)  

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1), rear secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2), and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot . If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep the test conditions until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 1-4 and recheck.

  2. Exhaust system check

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Check for leakage, clogging, or blockage in the exhaust system.

    Is there leakage in the exhaust system between the rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) and rear secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2), or any clogging or restrictions in the exhaust system?

    YES 

    Repair or replace the exhaust system .

    NO 

    Go to step 3.

  3. A/F sensor (Sensor 1) check

    -1. Substitute a known-good rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) .

    -2. Reconnect all connectors.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -4. Reset the DTC with the HDS .

    Reset PCM

    -5. Do the PCM idle learn procedure .

    -6. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    -7. Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 deg.F (70 deg.C)
    • Transmission in D
    • Engine speed below 4000 RPM
    • Vehicle speed between 15-75 mph (24-120 km/h) for 3 minutes or more
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    ENGINE SPEED    
    VEHICLE SPEED    

    -8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2096 with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P2096 Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1)  

    Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

    YES 

    Replace the original rear A/F sensor (Bank 1, Sensor 1) .

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates FAILED, replace rear secondary HO2S (Bank 1, Sensor 2) . If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep the test conditions until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 3-7 and recheck.