System Description
The internal circuitry of the powertrain control module (PCM) can identify if the vehicle fuel system is capable of supplying adequate amounts of fuel during heavy acceleration, or power enrichment. When a power enrichment mode of operation is requested by heavy acceleration during a Closed Loop operation, the PCM will provide more fuel to the engine. Under these conditions, the PCM should detect a rich condition. If you do not detect a rich exhaust at this time, a DTC P1171 will set. A plugged fuel filter or a restricted fuel line can prevent adequate amounts of fuel from being supplied during the power enrichment mode.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, or P1133 are not set. |
| • | The engine coolant temperature is more than 20°C (70°F). |
| • | The engine has been running for more than 20 seconds. |
| • | The engine is operating in a Closed Loop operation. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The O2S 1 voltage is less than 300 mV for 5 seconds. |
| • | The engine is in the power enrichment mode. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The control module stores this information in the Failure Records. |
| • | The driver information center, if equipped, may display a message. |
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
| • | A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
| • | A restricted fuel filter can supply adequate amounts of fuel during idle, but may not be able to supply enough fuel during a heavy acceleration. |
| • | Water or alcohol in the fuel may cause a low O2S 1 voltage during acceleration. |
| • | Check for an adequate amount of fuel in the fuel tank. |
| • | When the engine is idling or at steady cruise, the O2S 1 voltage should vary from approximately 100-900 mV. During the power enrichment mode, more fuel is needed and the O2S 1 voltage should rise above 447 mV. |
| • | Check for malfunctioning or plugged injectors. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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The Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls prompts you to complete some of the basic checks and to store the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data on the scan tool, if applicable. This procedure creates an electronic copy of the data captured when this DTC sets. The scan tool stores this data for later reference.
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This step checks to see if the O2S 1 is operating properly.
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If no malfunctions are present, and if no additional DTCs were set, refer to the Diagnostic Aids for additional checks and information.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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Schematic References: Engine Controls Schematics | ||||
Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | ||
2 |
Are any component related DTCs set? | -- | Go to Step 3 | |
3 |
Was it necessary to add fuel? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
Does the O2S 1 toggle? | 75°C-95°C (167°F - 203°F) 1,200 RPM 100-900 mV 447 mV | Go to Fuel System Diagnosis | Go to DTC P0134 | |
5 |
Does the DTC run and pass? | -- | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 2 |
With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK | ||
