DTC P244A:00 [PCM (SKYACTIV-D 2.2)]


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Engine Type

Item

Reference

Fuel injector (2 pin type)
Fuel injector (6 pin type)


Fuel injector (2 pin type)

DTC P244A:00

Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 range/performance problem

DETECTION CONDITION
•  With the following conditions met, a condition has continued for 7 s in which the difference in the pressure before and after passing the diesel particulate filter is less than the specified value.
MONITORING CONDITIONS
―  Battery voltage: 8—20 V
―  0.5 s have elapsed after the ignition was switched ON (engine on)
―  The following conditions continue for 3 s:
•  Engine speed: 825 rpm or more
•  Amount of exhaust gas: 2.5 m3/min or more
•  Change in exhaust gas amount: 0.03 m3/min or less within 0.016 s
•  Exhaust gas temperature detected by exhaust gas temperature sensors No.2 and No.3: 500 °C {932 °F} or less
•  Estimated exhaust gas temperature after passing through diesel particulate filter: 500 °C {932 °F} or less
•  PM accumulation amount: 1.5 g/l {0.094 lb/ft3} or more
Diagnostic support note
•  This is a continuous monitor (other).
•  The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition in two consecutive drive cycles or in one drive cycle while the DTC for the same malfunction has been stored in the PCM.
•  PENDING CODE is available if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during first drive cycle.
•  FREEZE FRAME DATA/Snapshot data is available.
•  DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
•  PCM restricts engine torque.
•  Inhibits the auto diesel particulate filter regeneration control.
•  Inhibits the compulsory diesel particulate filter regeneration control.
•  Inhibits the EGR control.
•  Inhibits engine-stop by operating the i-stop function.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Erratic signal to PCM
―  Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 signal malfunction
―  Input signal part connector or terminals malfunction
―  Input signal part related circuit malfunction
•  Exhaust gas leakage from exhaust system
•  Pipe between exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 and catalytic converter restriction and/or damaged or improper routing
•  Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 malfunction
•  Catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter malfunction (deformation, damage)
•  PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

STEP

INSPECTION

ACTION

1
RECORD VEHICLE STATUS AT TIME OF DTC DETECTION TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
Note
•  Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
•  Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA/snapshot data on the repair order.
Go to the next step.
2
VERIFY RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION AVAILABILITY
•  Verify related Service Information availability.
•  Is any related Service Information available?
Yes
Perform repair or diagnosis according to the available Service Information.
•  If the vehicle is not repaired, go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY RELATED PENDING CODE AND/OR DTC
•  Switch the ignition off, then ON (engine off).
•  Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure and DTC Reading Procedure.
•  Are any other PENDING CODEs and/or DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable PENDING CODE or DTC inspection.
No
Go to the next step.
4
VERIFY CURRENT INPUT SIGNAL STATUS
•  Start the engine.
•  Access the following PID using the M-MDS:
―  EXHPRESS_DIF
•  Is the PID value within specification?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the suspected sensor and related wiring harness.
•  If there is any malfunction:
―  Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 8.
•  If there is no malfunction:
―  Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT EXHAUST SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE
•  Visually inspect for exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust system.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
6
INSPECT EXHAUST GAS PRESSURE SENSOR NO.2 RELATED PIPE
•  Visually inspect the exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 related pipe for restriction, damaged and improper routing.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 8.
No
Go to the next step.
7
INSPECT EXHAUST GAS PRESSURE SENSOR NO.2
•  Reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Inspect the exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2, then go to the next step.
No
Catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter can be considered the cause.
•  Replace the catalytic converter, then go to the next step.
8
VERIFY DTC TROUBLESHOOTING COMPLETED
•  Always reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Access the EXHPRESS_DIF PID using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine.
•  Race the engine at 3,500 rpm or more for 1 min.
•  Verify that the EXHPRESS_DIF monitor value is 0.2 kPa {0.002 kgf/cm2, 0.03 psi} or more.
•  Perform the Pending Trouble Code Access Procedure.
•  Is the PENDING CODE for this DTC present?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
9
VERIFY AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE
•  Perform the “AFTER REPAIR PROCEDURE”.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.


Fuel injector (6 pin type)

DTC P244A:00

Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2: Function error

DETECTION CONDITION
•  When all of the following conditions are met, a difference in the pressure before and after passing the diesel particulate filter of less than the specification is detected continuously for 7 s.
―  Battery positive voltage: 8—16 V
―  0.5 s have elapsed after ignition is switched ON (engine on)
―  The following conditions continue for 3 s
•  Engine speed: 825 rpm or more
•  Exhaust gas amount: 2.5 m3/min or more
•  Exhaust gas fluctuation amount: 0.03 m3/min or less within 0.016 s
•  Exhaust gas temperature detected by exhaust gas temperature sensors No.2 and No.3: 500 °C {932 °F} or less
•  Estimated value of post-diesel particulate filter exhaust gas temperature: 500 °C {932 °F} or less
•  PM accumulated amount: 1.5 g/l {0.094 lb/ft3} or more
―  The following DTCs are not detected
•  MAF sensor: P0102:00, P0103:00
•  MAP sensor No.2: P0107:00, P0108:00
•  CKP sensor: P0336:00, P0337:00
•  EGR valve position sensor: P0405:00, P0406:00
•  Exhaust gas temperature sensor No.1: P0545:00, P0546:00
•  Exhaust gas temperature sensor No.2: P161F:00, P16B3:00
•  IAT sensor No.2: P1118:00, P1119:00
•  IAT sensor No.3: P242C:00, P242D:00
•  Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.1: P0472:00, P0473:00
•  Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2: P2454:00, P2455:00
•  Constant voltage power supply control system: P0652:00, P0653:00
•  BARO sensor: P2228:00, P2229:00
Diagnostic support note
•  This is a continuous monitor (CCM).
•  The check engine light illuminates if the PCM detects the above malfunction condition during the first drive cycle.
•  FREEZE FRAME DATA/Snapshot data is available.
•  DTC is stored in the PCM memory.
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
•  Limits the engine torque/limits the maximum engine speed.
•  Inhibits the automatic diesel particulate filter regeneration control.
•  Inhibits the manual diesel particulate filter regeneration control.
•  Inhibits the EGR control.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  PCM input signal error
―  Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 signal
―  Input signal part connector or terminal malfunction
―  Input signal part-related wiring harness malfunction
•  Exhaust gas leakage from exhaust system
•  Pipe clogging, damage or erroneous piping between exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 and catalytic converter
•  Exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 malfunction
•  Catalytic converter or diesel particulate filter malfunction (deformation, damage)
•  PCM malfunction
SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAM
Not applicable

Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1
RECORD VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
Note
•  Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
•  Record the freeze frame data/snap shot data.
Go to the next step.
2
VERIFY OTHER RELATED DTCs
•  Switch the ignition OFF, and then switch it ON (engine off).
•  Display the DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Has any DTC other than P244A:00 been stored?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY INPUT SIGNAL CONDITION
•  Start the engine.
•  Display the following PIDs using the M-MDS.
―  EXHPRESS_DIF
•  Is the PID within the specification?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Inspect the related sensors and wiring harnesses.
•  Malfunction in the sensor or wiring harness:
―  Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then go to Step 7.
•  No malfunction in the sensor, wiring harness:
―  Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAKAGE FROM EXHAUST SYSTEM
•  Visually inspect for exhaust gas leakage from exhaust system.
•  Is the intake air system normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then go to Step 7.
5
INSPECT EXHAUST GAS PRESSURE SENSOR NO.2-RELATED PIPING
•  Visually inspect the exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2-related piping for damage, loss, or erroneous piping.
•  Is the exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2-related piping normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Repair or replace the malfunctioning location, then go to Step 7.
6
INSPECT EXHAUST GAS PRESSURE SENSOR NO.2
•  Reconnect all disconnected connectors and hoses.
•  Inspect exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2.
•  Is exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2 normal?
Yes
Malfunction in the catalytic converter or the diesel particulate filter in the catalytic converter can be considered.
•  Replace the catalytic converter, then go to the next step.
No
Replace exhaust gas pressure sensor No.2, then go to the next step.
7
VERIFY THAT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED
•  Reconnect all disconnected connectors and hoses.
•  Refer to the [MEMORY CLEARING PROCEDURE] and clear the DTC.
•  Display PID EXHPRESS_DIF using the M-MDS.
•  Start the engine.
•  Race the engine at 3,500 rpm or more for 1 min.
•  Verify that the EXHPRESS_DIF PID value is 0.2 kPa {0.002 kgf/cm2, 0.03 psi} or more.
•  Display the DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Has DTC P244A:00 been recorded?
Yes
Repeat the inspection from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM, then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
8
VERIFY OTHER DTCs
•  Has any other DTC or pending code been stored?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.