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DTC P2243

DTC P2243  : A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit High Voltage

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information .
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P2243 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit High Voltage    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -4. Enter the maintenance mode, then start the engine .

    -5. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    -6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
    P2243 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) VCENT Circuit High Voltage    

    DTC (PGM-FI)

    Is DTC P2243 indicated?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.

    NO 

    Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot .

  2. Open wire check (VCENT line)

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS, and wait more than 1 minute.

    -3. Disconnect the following connectors.

    PCM connector E (80P)
    A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector

    -4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
      PCM connector E (80P): disconnected
      A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
    Test point 2 PCM connector E (80P) No. 74
    GHH385450Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there continuity?

    YES 

    Go to step 3.

    NO 

    Repair an open in the VCENT wire between the PCM (E74) and the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).

  3. PCM internal circuit check

    -1. Reconnect the following connector.

    PCM connector E (80P)

    -2. Exit the SCS mode with the HDS.

    -3. Enter the maintenance mode, then start the engine .

    -4. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    -5. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.

    Test condition Engine running
      A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector: disconnected
    Test point 1 A/F sensor (Sensor 1) 6P connector (female terminals) No. 4:
    Test point 2 Body ground
    GHH385452Courtesy of HONDA, U.S.A., INC.

    Is there about 0.2 V or less?

    YES 

    Check for any authorized service information related to the DTCs or symptoms you are troubleshooting, or substitute a known-good PCM , then recheck. If DTC P2243 goes away and the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM .

    NO 

    The PCM internal circuit is OK. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) .