VERACRUZ(EN) >2009 > G 3.8 DOHC > Fuel System > Engine Control System>P2188 System too Rich at Idle (Bank 1)  
General Description
In order to provide the best possible combination of drivability, fuel economy and emission control, the PCM uses a closed loop air/fuel metering system. The PCM monitors the HO2S signal voltage and adjusts fuel delivery as needed. Changes in fuel delivery will be indicated by the long-term and the short-term fuel trim values. The ideal fuel trim value is around 0%. The PCM will add fuel when the HO2S signal is indicating a lean condition. Additional fuel is indicated by fuel trim values that are above 0%. The PCM will reduce fuel when the HO2S signal is indicating a rich condition. Reduction in fuel is indicated by fuel trim values that are below 0%. The DTC relevant to fuel trim will be set when the amount reaches excessive levels because of a lean or rich condition.
DTC Description
Checking the fuel trim value at idle under detecting condition, if its average exceeds the limit over certain period, PCM sets P2188. MIL(Malfunction Indication Lamp) turns on when the malfunction lasts till consecutive 2 driving cycles.
DTC Detecting Condition
Item
Detecting Condition
Possible cause
DTC Strategy
Monitor the fuel trim value at idle
Blocking of intake system
Fuel leakage in injector
Improper fuel pressure
EnableConditions
Engine at operating temperature
Engine running under Idle state over 5 minutes
60°C(140°F) ≤ Engine coolant temperature ≤ 115°C(239°F)
No disabling faults (DTCs related to HO2S, purge valve,catalyst )
Threshold value
Average of short term fuel trim < 1.5 and Average of long term fuel trim < 0.76
DiagnosisTime
Continuous
MIL On Condition
2 Driving Cycles

Monitor Scantool Data
1.
Monitor DTCs related to HO2S, MAFS, MAPS, ECTS, PCSV, Injector or CVVT items with scantool.
2.
Are related DTCs present?

▶ Do all repairs associated with those codes before proceeding with this procedure.

▶ Go to "System Inspection" procedure

System Inspection
1.
Check blocking of intake system
(1)
Visually/physically inspect the intake/exhaust system for following items
▶ Throttle body gasket and damage
▶ Blocking in intake manifold and injector caused by any foreign substance
(2)
Has a problem been found?

▶ Repair or replace it, and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

▶ Go to " Check fuel pressure" as follows.

2.
Check fuel pressure
1.
Be cautious that Fuel is explosive and an empty fuel tank can still contain explosive gases.When working on fuel system make sure to supply adequate ventilation to the work area. Do not smoke, and keep sparks and open flames away.
2.
The fuel system remains under pressure when the engine is not running. Release fuel system pressure before disconnecting any fuel line to reduce the chance of presonal injury or fire damage to vehicle components.
(1)
IG "OFF" and disconnect Fuel Pump Relay in Junction Box.
(2)
Start the engine and wait until the engine stalls.
(3)
IG "OFF" and connect Fuel Pump Relay.
(4)
Install the fuel pressure gauge to the delivery pipe with the fuel pressure gauge adaptor.
(5)
Activate the fuel pump, and with fuel pressure applied, check that there is no fuel leakage from the pressure gauge or connection part.
(6)
Measure the fuel pressure at idle.

Specification : 374.6 ~ 384.4 kPa(3.82 ~ 3.92 kg/cm², 54.3 ~ 55.8 psi)

(7)
Is the measured fuel pressure within specifications ?

▶ Go to "Check fuel leakage in injector" procedure.

▶ Repair or replace according to the below table. And then, go to " Verification of Vehicle Repair"procedure.

Condition
Possible Cause
Fuel Pressure is too low
Fuel filter,fuel pressure regulator, in-tank fuel hose or the fuel pump
Fuel Pressure is too high
Fuel pressure regulator, hose or pipe

3.
Check fuel leakage in injector
(1)
IG "OFF" after checking the fuel pressure test.
(2)
Stop engine and check for a change in the fuel pressure gauge reading for 5 minutes.

Specification : After engine stops, fuel gauge reading is maintained for 5 minutes.

(3)
Is the fuel gauge reading maintained ?

▶ Clear DTC and Test-drive under enable conditions above-mentioned. After the test, If this DTC is set, go to "Inspection amp;amp; Repair" procedure. If not, troubleshooting is completed.

▶ There is a fuel leakage in injector. Replace it, and go to " Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.

Verification Of Vehicle Repair
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
1.
Connect scantool and select "DTC" button.
2.
Press "DTC Status" button and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Completed". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions
3.
Read "DTC Status" parameter
4.
Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?

▶ System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC

▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.