PZEV Model
Advanced DiagnosticsDTC P2241: Front Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) IP Circuit Low Voltage (PZEV Model)
General Description
The front air/fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) is installed in the exhaust manifold and detects oxygen content in the exhaust gas. The front A/F sensor transmits a signal to the powertrain control module (PCM). The PCM controls fuel injection duration by comparing the target air/fuel ratio with the front A/F sensor signal. The sensor includes the VS cell, the pump cell, the atmospheric reference cavity, the diffusion layer, and the heater, and it enables overall feedback control. When the self diagnosis function in the PCM detects a short failure, it measures the PCM input voltage of VSB2/VCENTB2/IPB2. If the IPB2 terminal voltage is less than VSB2/VCENTB2 terminal voltage, a malfunction is detected and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status
Enable Conditions
Malfunction Threshold
The IPB2 input terminal voltage is less than VSB2/VCENTB2 terminal voltage for at least 0.5 second after the self diagnosis function in the PCM detects a short failure.
Driving Pattern
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3,000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle for 2 minutes.
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for illuminating the MIL
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Temporary DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction recurs during the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and the DTC and the freeze frame data are stored.
Conditions for clearing the MIL
The MIL will be cleared if the malfunction does not recur during three consecutive drive cycles in which the engine conditions are similar to the first time the malfunction was detected. The MIL, the DTC, the Temporary DTC, and the freeze frame data can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.