DTC P027E

DTC P027E:  Cold Start Air Fuel Ratio Control System Command Lean

General Description 

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The cold start emission reduction strategy controls air fuel ratio to lean when the engine is started at cold condition to lower the emission while the catalyst is not warmed up enough. If the commanded air fuel ratio is too lean or too rich compared to the target air fuel ratio, the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type 

Execution	Continuous
Sequence	None
Duration	10 seconds or more
DTC Type	Two drive cycles, MIL on

Enable Conditions 

Condition	Minimum	Maximum
Duration of quick warm-up system operation after engine start-up	-	18 seconds
Engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1]	32 deg. F (0 deg. C)	140 deg. F (60 deg. C)
Throttle valve	Fully closed
Accelerator pedal position	Released
Other	Vehicle stopped

[ ]: HDS Parameter

Malfunction Threshold 

The ratio of commanded air fuel ratio to target air fuel ratio is 0.87 or less.

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.

• PCM internal circuit failure

Confirmation Procedure 

Operating Condition 

• Leave the vehicle until the engine coolant temperature [ECT SENSOR 1] lowers to 140 deg. F (60 deg. C) or less.
• Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.

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.