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DTC P2097: Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Rich Bank 1: Notes

1. - 

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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CAUTION:

Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to  ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD 

NOTE:

After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to  ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE 

  1. CHECK DTC  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor or a general scan tool, read the DTC of [Engine]. Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)

    Is DTC other than P2097 displayed? (Current code)

    Yes  : Check the appropriate DTC using the "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST

    No  : Go to  2.

  2. CHECK FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Check the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

    Has water entered the connector?

    Yes  : Completely remove any water inside.

    No  : Go to  3.

  3. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR (OPEN)  .
    1. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    2. Disconnect the connector from the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    3. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E51) No. 52 - (E76) No. 1:

      (E51) No. 51 - (E76) No. 4:

      (E51) No. 53 - (E76) No. 5:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes  : Go to  4.

    No  : Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

  4. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR (SHORT TO GROUND)  .

    Measure the resistance between the ECM connector and engine ground.

    Connector & terminal 

    (E51) No. 51 - Engine ground:

    (E51) No. 52 - Engine ground:

    (E51) No. 53 - Engine ground:

    Is the resistance 1 MΩ or more?

    Yes  : Go to  5.

    No  : Repair the short circuit to ground in harness between ECM connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

  5. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY)  .
    1. Connect the connector to ECM.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage between front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E76) No. 1 (+) - Engine ground (-):

      (E76) No. 4 (+) - Engine ground (-):

      (E76) No. 5 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 8 V or more?

    Yes  : Repair the short circuit to power in the harness between ECM connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

    No  : Go to  6.

  6. CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM  .

    Check the exhaust system.

    Are there holes or loose bolts on exhaust system?

    Yes  : Repair the exhaust system.

    No  : Go to  7.

  7. CHECK AIR INTAKE SYSTEM  .

    Check the installing condition of the air intake system.

    Are there holes, loose bolts or disconnection of hose on air intake system?

    Yes  : Repair the air intake system. Ref. to INTAKE (INDUCTION) (H4DOTC)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION

    No  : Go to  8.

  8. CHECK FUEL PRESSURE  .
    WARNING:

    Place "NO OPEN FLAMES" signs near the working area. 

    CAUTION:
    • Be careful not to spill fuel. 
    • Before attaching/detaching a fuel pressure gauge, release the fuel pressure. 
    1. Connect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.
    2. Check the fuel pressure. Ref. to MECHANICAL (H4DOTC)>FUEL PRESSURE>INSPECTION

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Go to  9.

    No  : Check the fuel pump and fuel delivery line.

    Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY>INSPECTION

    Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FUEL DELIVERY AND EVAPORATION LINES>INSPECTION

  9. CHECK ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR  .
    1. Start the engine and warm up completely.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the value in [Coolant Temp.].
      NOTE:

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to  COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

    Is the value of [Coolant Temp.] 75 [°C] (167°F) or more?

    Yes  : Go to  10.

    No  : Replace the engine coolant temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR

  10. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR  .
    1. Start the engine and warm up until the engine coolant temperature exceeds 75°C (167°F).
    2. For CVT models, set the select lever to "P" range or "N" range, and for MT models, place the shift lever in the neutral position.
    3. Turn the A/C switch to OFF.
    4. Turn all the accessory switches to OFF.
    5. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the value in [Mass Air Flow].
      NOTE:

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to  COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

    Is the value of [Mass Air Flow] 2 - 5 [g/s] (0.26 - 0.66 lb/min)?

    Yes  : Go to  11.

    No  : Replace the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR

  11. CHECK MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR  .
    1. Start the engine and warm up until the engine coolant temperature exceeds 75°C (167°F).
    2. For CVT models, set the select lever to "P" range or "N" range, and for MT models, place the shift lever in the neutral position.
    3. Turn the A/C switch to OFF.
    4. Turn all the accessory switches to OFF.
    5. Open the front hood.
    6. Measure the ambient temperature.
    7. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the value in [IAT Sensor #11].
      NOTE:

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to  COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

    Subtract ambient temperature from [IAT Sensor #11]. Is the obtained value -10 - 50 [°C] (-18 - 90°F)?

    Yes  : Go to  12.

    No  : Check the mass air flow and intake air temperature sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>MASS AIR FLOW AND INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR>INSPECTION

  12. CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA  .
    1. Warm up the engine until engine coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F), and keep the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm. (2 minutes maximum)
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the value in [Oxygen sensor #12].
      NOTE:

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to  COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

    Is the value of [Oxygen sensor #12] 0.49 [V] or more?

    Yes  : Go to  13.

    No  : Go to  14.

  13. CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA  .
    1. Warm up the engine until engine coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F), and rapidly reduce the engine speed from 3000 rpm.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the value in [Oxygen sensor #12].
      NOTE:

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to  COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

    Is the value of [Oxygen sensor #12] 0.25 [V] or less?

    Yes  : Go to  15.

    No  : Go to  14.

  14. CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Check the rear oxygen sensor connector.

    Has water entered the connector?

    Yes  : Completely remove any water inside.

    No  : Go to  16.

  15. CHECK FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR USING REAR OXYGEN SENSOR SIGNAL  .
    1. Warm up the engine until the engine coolant temperature exceeds 75°C (167°F) and leave it at idling for 5 minutes or more.
    2. Using the Subaru Select Monitor, read the value in [Oxygen sensor #12].
      NOTE:

      For detailed operation procedures, refer to "COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)". Ref. to  COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA MONITOR 

    Is the voltage of [Oxygen sensor #12] kept at 0.8 [V] or more for 5 minutes or more?

    Yes  : Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR

    No  : Go to  16.

  16. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR (OPEN)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    3. Disconnect the connector from the rear oxygen sensor.
    4. Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and rear oxygen sensor connector.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E51) No. 4 - (E77) No. 3:

      (E51) No. 5 - (E77) No. 4:

    Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

    Yes  : Go to  17.

    No  : Repair the open circuit of harness between ECM connector and rear oxygen sensor connector.

  17. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR  .
    1. Connect the connector to ECM.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage between rear oxygen sensor connector and engine ground.

      Connector & terminal 

      (E77) No. 4 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 0.2 - 0.5 V?

    Yes  : Replace the rear oxygen sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DOTC)>REAR OXYGEN SENSOR

    No  : Repair the following item.

    • Open circuit in harness between ECM connector and rear oxygen sensor connector
    • Poor contact of ECM connector
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