DTC P0069

DTC P0069:  Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Problem

General Description 

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor is built into the powertrain control module (PCM) and monitors atmospheric pressure. When the throttle valve is wide open, the manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor output is nearly equal to the BARO sensor output. If the throttle position is beyond a value stored in the PCM that is used to detect "wide-open throttle", and if the difference between the MAP sensor output and the BARO sensor output is equal to or greater than a set value, the PCM detects a malfunction in the BARO sensor output and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution	Once per driving cycle
Sequence	None
Duration	2.5 seconds or more
DTC Type	Two drive cycles, MIL on

Enable Conditions 

Condition		Minimum	Maximum
Throttle position	1, 000 rpm	12.1 deg.	-
	5, 000 rpm	35.8 deg.	-

Malfunction Threshold 

The difference between the BARO sensor output and the MAP sensor output is 28 kPa (8.1 inHg, 204 mmHg) or more for at least 2.5 seconds.

Possible Cause 

NOTE:  The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.

• BARO sensor failure
• Air cleaner element clogged

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

• Start the engine. Hold the engine speed [ENGINE SPEED] at 3, 000 rpm without load (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
• Drive the vehicle under Enable Conditions (see "Throttle position") for at least 2.5 seconds.

• Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.

[ ]: HDS Parameter

With the HDS 

None.

Diagnosis Details 

Conditions for setting the DTC 

When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.

Conditions for clearing the DTC 

The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.