Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
DTC Confirmation Procedure
- PRECONDITIONING
If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following procedure before conducting the next test.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
GO TO 2.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION A
- Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
- Let engine idle for 2 minutes.
- Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?
YES
Go to Diagnosis Procedure .
NO
With CONSULT: GO TO 3 .
NO
Without CONSULT: GO TO 5 .
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION B NOTE: For better results, perform "DTC WORK SUPPORT" at a temperature of 0 to 30 deg.C (32 to 86 deg.F).
- Select "DATA MONITOR" mode with CONSULT.
- Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Turn ignition switch ON.
- Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.
- Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3, 500 and 4, 000 RPM for at least 1 minute under no load.
- Let engine idle for 1 minute.
- Make sure that "COOLAN TEMP/S" indicates more than 70 deg.C (158 deg.F).
If not, warm up engine and go to next step when "COOLAN TEMP/S" indication reaches 70 deg.C (158 deg.F).
- Open engine hood.
- Select "HO2S2 (B1) P1146" (for DTC P2270) of "HO2S2" in "DTC WORK SUPPORT" mode with CONSULT.
- Start engine and follow the instruction of CONSULT display.NOTE: It will take at most 10 minutes until "COMPLETED" is displayed.
- Touch "SELF-DIAG RESULTS".
Which is displayed on CONSULT screen?
OK
INSPECTION END
NG
Go to Diagnosis Procedure .
CON NOT BE DIAGNOSED
GO TO 4.
- PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION B AGAIN
- Turn ignition switch OFF and leave the vehicle in a cool place (soak the vehicle).
- Perform DTC confirmation procedure again.
GO TO 3.
- PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK FOR MALFUNCTION B
Perform component function check. Refer to Component Function Check .
NOTE: Use component function check to check the overall function of the heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit. During this check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.Is the inspection result normal?
YES
INSPECTION END
NO
Go to Diagnosis Procedure .
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.