DTC P0171:00 [SKYACTIV-G 2.0, SKYACTIV-G 2.5]


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Details On DTCs

DESCRIPTION

Fuel trim system too lean

DETECTION CONDITION
Determination conditions
•  Any one of the following conditions is met:
―  While the engine is idling or the vehicle is driven, the fuel feedback correction amount (30%) is the threshold or more, and the fuel learning correction amount is the specified value (15%) or more for 10 s or more.
―  While the engine is idling or the vehicle is driven, the fuel feedback correction amount reaches the upper limit (25% or more) for 20 s or more.
Preconditions
•  Engine coolant temperature: 0—45 °C {32—113 °F}, 60 °C {140 °F} or more*1
*1: Value can be verified by displaying the PIDs using the M-MDS.
Period of abnormality
•  10 s or 20 s period
Drive cycle
•  2
Self test type
•  CMDTC self test
Sensor used
•  A/F sensor
FAIL-SAFE FUNCTION
•  Not applicable.
VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTCs ARE OUTPUT
•  Illuminates the check engine light
•  Rough idling, poor acceleration, stalling
POSSIBLE CAUSE
•  Erratic signal to PCM
―  ECT sensor signal malfunction
―  MAF sensor signal malfunction
―  MAP sensor signal malfunction
―  IAT sensor No.2 signal malfunction
―  Related connector or terminals malfunction
―  Related wiring harness malfunction
•  Fuel runout
•  High-pressure side fuel delivery system malfunction
―  Fuel pressure sensor malfunction
―  Relief valve (built-into high pressure fuel pump) malfunction
―  Spill valve control solenoid valve control circuit malfunction (damage to driver in PCM caused by short circuit to ground system)
―  Spill valve control solenoid valve (built-into high pressure fuel pump) malfunction
―  High pressure fuel pump malfunction
•  Fuel leakage in fuel line
•  Low-pressure side fuel delivery system malfunction
―  Fuel filter clogged (built-into fuel pump unit)
―  Low pressure side fuel line restriction (between fuel pump unit and high pressure fuel pump)
―  Fuel pump unit malfunction
―  Pressure regulator (built-into fuel pump unit) malfunction
―  Fuel pump control module malfunction
•  Fuel injector malfunction
―  Improper operation of fuel injector
―  Fuel injector related wiring harness malfunction
•  Improper operation of purge control system
―  Purge solenoid valve malfunction
―  Purge solenoid hoses improper connection
•  PCV valve malfunction
•  MAF sensor malfunction
•  Air cleaner element malfunction
•  MAP sensor malfunction
•  Air suction in intake air system
•  Improper operation of electric variable valve timing control system
―  Electric variable valve timing driver malfunction
―  Electric variable valve timing motor malfunction
―  Electric variable valve timing actuator malfunction
•  Improper operation of hydraulic variable valve timing control system
•  A/F sensor malfunction
―  A/F sensor loose
―  Exhaust system leakage
•  Poor fuel quality
•  PCM malfunction


System Wiring Diagram

•  Not applicable.

Function Explanation (DTC Detection Outline)

•  The PCM detects the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas from the A/F sensor signal and performs fuel injection amount feedback to maintain the optimum air/fuel ratio. If a condition in which the feedback correction amount is large (fuel injection amount being increased) continues for the specified time, a feedback correction amount malfunction is determined, and a DTC is stored. The feedback correction amount has a “Fuel feedback correction amount” for the air/fuel ratio and a “Fuel learning correction amount” for fuel injector deterioration over time.
•  “Fuel feedback correction amount (SHRTFT1)” and “Fuel learning correction amount (LONGFT1)” can be verified from the M-MDS PID item.
1.  Sum of fuel feedback correction amount (SHRTFT1) and fuel learning correction amount (LONGFT1) is specified value (30%) or more, and 10 s or more have elapsed with fuel learning correction amount (LONGFT1) at specified value (15%) or more.
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2.  Fuel learning correction amount (LONGFT1) at specified value (25%) or more.
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Repeatability Verification Procedure

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*1  :MTX: accelerate in 5th. (accelerate to 89 km/h {55 mph} within 20 s.)/ATX: accelerate in D position. (accelerate to 89 km/h {55 mph} within 20 s.)
*2  :MTX: accelerate in 5th. (accelerate to 45 km/h {28 mph} within 15 s.)/ATX: accelerate in D position. (accelerate to 45 km/h {28 mph} within 15 s.)

PID Item/Simulation Item Used In Diagnosis

PID/DATA monitor item table

Item

Definition

Unit

Condition/Specification

APP
Accelerator pedal position
%
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 0%
•  Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 100%
ECT
Engine coolant temperature
°C
•  Displays the ECT
V
•  ECT is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 3.10 V
•  ECT is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 2.16 V
•  ECT is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.40 V
•  ECT is 80 °C {176 °F}: Approx. 0.87 V
•  ECT is 100 °C {212 °F}: Approx. 0.54 V
EVAPCP
Purge solenoid valve control signal
%
•  idle (after warm up): Approx. 0% (Engine coolant temperature 59 °C {140 °F} or less)
•  Racing (Engine speed 2,000 rpm): 4.3—35%
•  Racing (Engine speed 4,000 rpm): Approx. 66%
FP
Fuel pump relay condition
OFF/ON
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off): Off
•  Cranking: On
•  idle (after warm up): On
FUEL_PRES
Fuel pressure sensor input signal
kPa
•  Displays the fuel pressure
V
•  Fuel pressure is 3.0 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}: Approx. 0.92 V
•  Fuel pressure is 4.8 MPa {49 kgf/cm2, 696 psi}: Approx. 1.17 V
IAT2
Intake air temperature (No.2)
V
•  IAT2 is 20 °C {68 °F}: Approx. 3.57 V
•  IAT2 is 40 °C {104 °F}: Approx. 2.70 V
•  IAT2 is 60 °C {140 °F}: Approx. 1.87 V
HTR11
A/F sensor heater operation signal
OFF/ON
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off): Off
•  Idle (after warm up): On
%
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off): 0%
•  Idle (after warm up): Approx. 40%
MAF
Mass airflow
g/sec
•  Displays the MAF
V
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off) (MAF: 0.59 g/s {0.078 lb/min}): Approx. 0.72 V
•  Idle (after warm up) (MAF: 2.17 g/s {0.287 lb/min}): Approx. 0.86 V
•  Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm) (MAF: 4.73 g/s {0.626 lb/min}): Approx. 1.07 V
MAP
Manifold absolute pressure
kPa
•  Displays the MAP
V
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off) (MAP:101 kPa {1.03 kgf/cm2, 14.6 psi}): Approx. 4.07 V
•  Idle (after warm up) (MAP: 33 kPa {0.34 kgf/cm2, 4.8 psi}): Approx. 1.34 V
•  Racing (engine speed is 2,000 rpm) (MAP: 26 kPa {0.27 kgf/cm2, 3.8 psi}): Approx. 1.05 V
O2S11
A/F sensor input signal
µA
•  Idle (after warm up): Approx. -39 µA
•  Deceleration fuel cut (accelerator pedal released from engine speed of 4,000 rpm or more): Approx. 3.84 mA
TP REL
Throttle position
%
•  Accelerator pedal released: Approx. 12%
•  Accelerator pedal depressed: Approx. 82%
VT_EX_ACT
Actual exhaust valve timing
°
•  Displays the actual exhaust valve timing
VT_EX_DES
Desired exhaust valve timing
°
•  Displays the desired exhaust valve timing
VT IN_ACT
Actual intake valve timing
°
•  Displays the actual intake valve timing
VT IN_DES
Desired intake valve timing
°
•  Displays the desired intake valve timing

Simulation item table

Item

Definition

Unit

Operation

INJ_1
Fuel injector No.1
OFF
•  Select OFF to forcibly stop fuel injector No.1.
INJ_2
Fuel injector No.2
OFF
•  Select OFF to forcibly stop fuel injector No.2.
INJ_3
Fuel injector No.3
OFF
•  Select OFF to forcibly stop fuel injector No.3.
INJ_4
Fuel injector No.4
OFF
•  Select OFF to forcibly stop fuel injector No.4.


Function Inspection Using M-MDS

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
PURPOSE: 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.
2
PURPOSE: IDENTIFY TRIGGER DTC FOR FREEZE FRAME DATA (MODE 2)
•  Is the DTC P0171:00 on FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure for DTC on FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2).
3
PURPOSE: RECORD VEHICLE STATUS AT TIME OF DTC DETECTION TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
•  Has the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data been recorded?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Record the FREEZE FRAME DATA (Mode 2)/snapshot data on the repair order, then go to the next step.
Note
•  Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
4
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF INPUT SIGNAL TO PCM AFFECTS FUEL INJECTION
•  Start the engine.
•  Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
―  ECT
―  APP
―  TP REL
•  Is there any signal that is far out of specification?
Yes
Inspect the suspected sensor and related wiring harness.
•  If there is any malfunction:
―  Repair or replace the malfunctioning part.
―  Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 24.
•  If there is no malfunction:
―  Go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
5
PURPOSE: VERIFY CONNECTOR CONNECTIONS
•  Start the engine.
•  Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
―  FUEL_PRES
―  FP
―  EVAPCP
―  MAF
―  MAP
―  IAT2
―  VT_EX_ACT
―  VT IN_ACT
•  When the following parts are shaken, does the PID value include a PID item which has changed?
―  Fuel pressure sensor
―  Fuel pump control module
―  High pressure fuel pump
―  Purge solenoid valve
―  MAF sensor
―  MAP sensor/IAT sensor No.2
―  OCV
―  Electric variable valve timing motor/driver
―  PCM
Yes
Repair or replace the applicable connector parts.
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 24.
No
Go to the next step.
6
PURPOSE: VERIFY FUEL PRESSURE (HIGH-SIDE) MALFUNCTION
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the FUEL_PRES PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the FUEL_PRES PID value approx. 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
FUEL_PRES PID value is lower than 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}:
•  Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
FUEL_PRES PID value is higher than 3 MPa {31 kgf/cm2, 435 psi}:
•  Go to Step 8.
7
PURPOSE: VERIFY FUEL PRESSURE (LOW-SIDE) MALFUNCTION
Note
•  Verify the fuel pressure on the low pressure side with the operation of the high pressure fuel pump turned off.
•  Bleed the remaining pressure in the fuel line using the following procedure.
1.  Switch the ignition to off.
2.  Disconnect the high pressure fuel pump connector.
3.  Disconnect the fuel pump relay.
4.  Start the engine and wait until the engine stalls.
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Install the fuel pump relay.
•  Switch the ignition ON (engine off).
•  Display PID FUEL_PRES and simulation item FP using the M-MDS.
•  Turn simulation item FP on.
•  Is the FUEL_PRES PID value approx. 430 kPa {4.38 kgf/cm2, 62.4 psi} or more?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 5.
8
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY FUEL INJECTOR IMPROPER OPERATION
•  Switch the ignition to off.
•  Reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the following simulation items using the M-MDS:
―  INJ_1
―  INJ_2
―  INJ_3
―  INJ_4
•  Turn each fuel injector from on to off using the simulation items.
•  Does the vibration during idling worsen?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 7.
9
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY PURGE SOLENOID VALVE IMPROPER OPERATION
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the EVAPCP PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the EVAPCP PID value normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 8.
10
PURPOSE: VERIFY MAF SENSOR
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the MAF PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the MAF PID value normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 10.
11
PURPOSE: VERIFY MAP SENSOR
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the MAP PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the MAP PID value normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 12.
12
PURPOSE: VERIFY INTAKE VALVE TIMING
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
―  VT IN_ACT
―  VT IN_DES
•  Depress the accelerator pedal to increase the engine speed.
•  Does the monitor value of the PID item VT IN_ACT conform to the VT IN_DES PID value?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 14.
13
PURPOSE: VERIFY EXHAUST VALVE TIMING
•  Start the engine and idle it.
•  Access the following PIDs using the M-MDS:
―  VT_EX_ACT
―  VT_EX_DES
•  Perform the following:
1.  Warm up the engine to allow the engine coolant temperature to reach 80 °C {176 °F} or more.
2.  Shift to 2nd gear (MTX)/D position (ATX) and rapidly accelerate the vehicle to 50 km/h {31 mph} (to operate hydraulic variable valve timing control).
3.  Decelerate to idling.
4.  Shift to 2nd gear (MTX)/D position (ATX) and rapidly accelerate the vehicle to 50 km/h {31 mph} again.
•  Does the monitor value of the PID item VT_EX_ACT conform to the VT_EX_DES PID value?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 17.
14
PURPOSE: VERIFY A/F SENSOR
•  Access the O2S11 PID using the M-MDS.
•  Is the O2S11 PID value normal?
Yes
Go to the next step.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 18.
15
PURPOSE: VERIFY DTC
•  Retrieve the PCM DTCs using the M-MDS.
•  Are any DTCs present?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.
No
Go to the troubleshooting procedure to perform the procedure from Step 1.


Troubleshooting Diagnostic Procedure

Intention of troubleshooting procedure
•  Step 1—7
―  Perform a fuel injector control system inspection.
•  Step 8—9
―  Perform a emission system parts inspection.
•  Step 10—13
―  Perform a intake air system parts inspection.
•  Step 14—17
―  Perform a valve timing inspection.
•  Step 18—19
―  Perform a exhaust system parts inspection.
•  Step 20—21
―  Verify that primary malfunction is resolved and there are no other malfunctions.

STEP

INSPECTION

RESULTS

ACTION

1
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF CAUSE OF MALFUNCTION IS RELATED TO LACK OF FUEL
•  Verify the remaining amount of fuel.
•  Is there a lack of fuel?
Yes
Refill the fuel, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
2
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR
•  Inspect the fuel pressure sensor.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the fuel distributor, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
3
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP
•  Inspect the high pressure fuel pump.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the high pressure fuel pump, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
4
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO FUEL LEAK FROM FUEL SYSTEM OR CLOGGING AFFECTS DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
•  Inspect the fuel system pipes (low to high pressure sides) for fuel leakage and clogging.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
5
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL PUMP CONTROL MODULE
•  Inspect the fuel pump control module.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the fuel pump control module, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
6
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL PUMP UNIT
•  Inspect the fuel pump unit.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the fuel pump unit, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
7
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF FUEL INJECTOR
•  Inspect the fuel injector.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the fuel injector, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
8
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF PURGE SOLENOID VALVE
•  Inspect the purge solenoid valve.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the purge solenoid valve, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
9
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF PCV VALVE
Yes
Replace the PCV valve, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
10
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF MAF SENSOR
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the MAF sensor/IAT sensor No.1, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
11
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO AIR CLEANER ELEMENT AFFECTS MEASUREMENT OF INTAKE AIR AMOUNT
•  Inspect the air cleaner element.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the air cleaner element, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
12
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF MAP SENSOR
•  Reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the MAP sensor/IAT sensor No.2, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
13
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO INTAKE AIR SYSTEM AFFECTS DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
•  Visually inspect for loose, cracked or damaged hoses on intake air system.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
14
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING DRIVER
•  Inspect the electric variable valve timing driver.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the electric variable valve timing motor/driver, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
15
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING MOTOR
•  Inspect the electric variable valve timing motor.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the electric variable valve timing motor/driver, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
16
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF ELECTRIC VARIABLE VALVE TIMING ACTUATOR
•  Inspect the electric variable valve timing actuator.
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the electric variable valve timing actuator, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
17
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF OCV
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the OCV, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
18
PURPOSE: DETERMINE INTEGRITY OF A/F SENSOR
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Replace the A/F sensor, then go to Step 20.
No
Go to the next step.
19
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF MALFUNCTION RELATED TO EMISSION SYSTEM AFFECTS HO2S SIGNAL
•  Verify the exhaust gas leakage from the exhaust system. (between A/F sensor and HO2S)
•  Is there any malfunction?
Yes
Repair or replace the malfunctioning part according to the inspection results, then go to Step 24.
No
Go to the next step.
20
PURPOSE: VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR COMPLETION
•  Make sure to reconnect all disconnected connectors.
•  Clear the DTC from the PCM memory using the M-MDS.
•  Implement the repeatability verification procedure.
•  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.
21
PURPOSE: VERIFY IF THERE IS ANY OTHER MALFUNCTION
•  Is any other DTC or pending code stored?
Yes
Go to the applicable DTC inspection.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.