DTC P2096: Post Catalyst Fuel Trim System Too Lean (Bank 1): DTC Detecting Condition

2005 Hyundai Elantra GLS, 4D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
DTC DETECTING CONDITION

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
Case1 DTC Strategy
  • Monitoring deviation of fuel trim control (Long term)
  • Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
  • Rear HO2S
Enable Conditions
  • No relevant failure
  • Long term fuel trim active
Threshold Value
  • Trim value at Limits (0.028) more than 60 sec.
Diagnostic Time
  • 60 sec.
Case2 DTC Strategy
  • Monitoring deviation of fuel trim control (Short term)
Enable Conditions
  • No relevant failure
  • Stable driving condition
  • Short term fuel trim active
Threshold Value
  • Deviation at Limits (0.60) more than 10 ~ 30 sec.
Diagnostic Time
  • 30 sec.
RENDER: 1.0x

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