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P2098 - Downstream Fuel Trim System 2 Lean: Notes
2011 Volkswagen Routan SESECTION Notes
For a complete wiring diagram, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram.
- >>When Monitored:<< With the engine running in closed loop, the ambient/battery temperature above -7Β°C (20Β°F) and altitude below 8500 ft.
- >>Set Condition:<< The conditions that cause this diagnostic to fail is when the upstream O2 Sensor becomes biased from an exhaust leak, O2 Sensor contamination, or some other extreme operating condition. The downstream O2 Sensor is considered to be protected from extreme environments by the catalyst. The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) monitors the downstream O2 Sensor feedback control, called downstream fuel trim, to detect any shift in the upstream O2 Sensor target voltage from nominal target voltage. The value of the downstream fuel trim is compared with the lean thresholds. Every time the value exceeds the calibrated threshold, a fail timer is incremented and mass flow through the exhaust is accumulated. If the fail timer and accumulated mass flow exceed the fail thresholds, the test fails and the diagnostic stops running for that trip. If the test fails on consecutive trips, a DTC is set.
| POSSIBLE CAUSES |
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| EXHAUST LEAK |
| FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM |
| O2 SENSOR, WIRING, OR CONNECTORS |
| ENGINE MECHANICAL SYSTEM |
| POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) |
Always perform the Pre-Diagnostic Troubleshooting procedure before proceeding. Refer to Engine .
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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.