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.
Perform A/F Control
HINT:
Hand-held tester only:
Narrowing down the trouble area is possible by performing the "A/F CONTROL" ACTIVE TEST (A/F sensor, heated oxygen sensor 2 or other trouble areas can be distinguished).
- Perform ACTIVE TEST using the hand held tester (A/F CONTROL).
HINT:
"A/F CONTROL" is an ACTIVE TEST which changes the injection volume -12.5 % or +25 %.
- Connect the hand held tester to the DLC3 on the vehicle.
- Turn the ignition switch ON.
- Warm up the engine by running the engine at 2,500 RPM for approximately 90 seconds.
- Enter the following menus: DIAGNOSIS/ENHANCED OBD II/ACTIVE TEST/A/F CONTROL.
- Perform "A/F CONTROL" with the engine in an idle condition (press the right or left button).
Result:Β
A/F sensor reacts in accordance with increase and decrease of injection volume:Β
+25 % --> rich output: Less than 3.0 VΒ
-12.5 % --> lean output: More than 3.35 VΒ
Heated oxygen sensor 2 reacts in accordance with increase and decrease of injection volume:Β
+25 % --> rich output: More than 0.55 VΒ
-12.5 % --> lean output: Less than 0.4 VΒ
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.