Engine Controls Diagnosis - 3.6l (ly7) (DTC p2228 - DTC p2626) Buick Rendezvous I

Circuit Description

The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor responds to changes in altitude and atmospheric conditions. This gives the engine control module (ECM) an indication of barometric pressure. The ECM uses this information to calculate fuel delivery. The BARO sensor has a 5-volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The ECM supplies 5 volts to the BARO sensor on a 5-volt reference circuit, and provides a ground on a low reference circuit. The BARO sensor provides a voltage signal to the ECM on a signal circuit relative to the atmospheric pressure changes. The ECM monitors the BARO sensor signal for a voltage outside of the normal range. If the ECM detects a BARO sensor signal voltage that is too low, this DTC sets.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.

DTC P2228 Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit Low Voltage

Conditions for Running the DTC

1. DTCs P0101, P0102, and P0103 are not set.
2. The engine is operating.
3. DTC P2228 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for 3.0 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

1. The ECM detects that the BARO sensor voltage is less than 0.20 volts and the BARO pressure is less than 45 kPa.
2. The conditions are met for more than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2228

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if a condition exists.
2. 4: This step is testing the signal circuit. The signal circuit is pulled-up to a voltage, so the DMM should display a voltage within the specified range. If the voltage is low, this indicates the signal circuit is grounded.
3. 5: The ECM produces a measurable steady-state amperage that provides the 5-volt reference to the BARO sensor. If the amperage on the 5-volt reference circuit is less than the specified value, test the 5-volt reference circuit for an open, a high resistance, or for a short to ground.

DTC P2228

The barometric pressure (BARO) sensor responds to changes in altitude and atmospheric conditions. This gives the engine control module (ECM) an indication of barometric pressure. The ECM uses this information to calculate fuel delivery. The BARO sensor has a 5-volt reference circuit, a low reference circuit, and a signal circuit. The ECM supplies 5 volts to the BARO sensor on a 5-volt reference circuit, and provides a ground on a low reference circuit. The BARO sensor provides a voltage signal to the ECM on a signal circuit relative to the atmospheric pressure changes. The ECM monitors the BARO sensor signal for a voltage outside of the normal range. If the ECM detects a BARO sensor signal voltage that is too high, this DTC sets.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.

DTC P2229 Barometric Pressure (BARO) Sensor Circuit High Voltage

1. DTCs P0101, P0102, and P0103 are not set.
2. The engine is operating.
3. DTC P2229 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for 3.0 seconds.

1. The ECM detects that the BARO sensor voltage is more than 4.8 volts and the BARO pressure is more than 120 kPa.
2. The conditions are met for more than 2.0 seconds.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2229

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if a condition is present.
2. 4: This step is testing the signal circuit. The signal circuit is pulled-up to a voltage, so the DMM should display a voltage within the specified range. If the voltage is high, this indicates the signal circuit is shorted to a voltage. If the voltage is less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for an open.
3. 6: This step tests for high resistance in the low reference circuit of the BARO sensor. The ECM must be completely powered down to obtain an accurate resistance reading. It may take up to 30 minutes for the ECM to power down after the ignition key is removed. Removal of the ECM fuse allows the ECM to power down completely.

DTC P2229

The wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system and provides more information than the switching style HO2S. The wide band sensor consists of an oxygen sensing cell, an oxygen pumping cell, and a heater. The exhaust gas sample passes through a diffusion gap between the sensing cell and the pumping cell. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage to the HO2S and uses this voltage as a reference to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system. An electronic circuit within the ECM controls the pump current through the oxygen pumping cell in order to maintain a constant voltage in the oxygen sensing cell. The ECM monitors the voltage variation in the sensing cell and attempts to keep the voltage constant by increasing or decreasing the amount of current flow, or oxygen ion flow, to the pumping cell. By measuring the amount of current required to maintain the voltage in the sensing cell, the ECM can determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust. The HO2S voltage is displayed as a lambda value. A lambda value of 1 is equal to a stoichiometric air fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Under normal operating conditions, the lambda value will remain around 1. When the fuel system is lean, the oxygen level will be high and the lambda signal will be high or more than 1. When the fuel system is rich, the oxygen level will be low, and the lambda signal will be low or less than 1. The ECM uses this information to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

DTC P2231 HO2S Signal Circuit Shorted to Heater Circuit Sensor 1

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2231 failed, DTCs P0030, P0031, P0032, P0053, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0130, and P0135, and P167A must run and pass.
2. The HO2S heater control is enabled.
3. The HO2S heater duty cycle is more than 5 percent.
4. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature for more than 10 seconds.
5. The ECM does not detect a misfire condition.
6. The fuel injectors are enabled.
7. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.5-18.0 volts.
8. The calculated exhaust temperature is less than 800°C (1,472°F).
9. The volumetric efficiency is steady within 3 percent of the air flow into the engine for 10 ms.
10. DTC P2231 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

1. The ECM detects the internal HO2S voltage signal change is more than 300 mV as the heater control switches.
2. The above condition occurs 18 times within 10 seconds.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2231

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. The front wide band sensor does not toggle or switch like a switching HO2S. The front HO2S signals will be relatively stable for an idling engine.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .
4. The following table illustrates the typical voltages for the HO2S circuits.

HO2S Voltages

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if the condition exists. If there is a condition with the HO2S circuits, the ECM commands open loop for the applicable sensor.
2. 5: This step tests for a bias voltage across the reference voltage circuit and the low reference circuit of the HO2S. The bias voltage that you are measuring, is the voltage difference between the reference voltage circuit and the low reference circuit. If the reference voltage circuit or the low reference circuit of the HO2S is shorted to a voltage, the bias voltage will be more than the specified value, which indicates there is a condition with the circuits.

DTC P2231

The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage near 450 mV between the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) high signal circuit and the low reference circuit. The HO2S varies the voltage over a range from about 1,000 mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when the exhaust is lean.

The ECM monitors and stores the HO2S voltage information. The ECM evaluates the HO2S voltage samples in order to determine the amount of time that the HO2S voltage was out of range. The ECM compares the stored HO2S voltage samples taken within each sample period and determines if the majority of the samples are out of the operating range. If the ECM detects that the HO2S signal voltage switches at the same rate that the ECM is commanding the heater, which indicates the signal circuit is shorted to the heater circuit, this DTC sets.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

DTC P2232 HO2S Signal Circuit Shorted to Heater Circuit Sensor 2

1. The engine is operating.
2. The ignition 1 voltage is more than 10.5 volts.
3. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature for more than 10 seconds.
4. The calculated exhaust temperature is between 250-800°C (482-1,472°F).
5. DTC P2232 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for more than 90 seconds.

1. The ECM detects that the HO2S signal voltage is switching at the same rate as the heater control.
2. The above condition occurs 4 times out of 6 as the heater is turned OFF.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2232

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. The rear HO2S will not go into closed loop when the engine is idling. Once the HO2S are at operating temperature, and the vehicle is moving, the rear HO2S will go into closed loop.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if the condition exists. The HO2S voltage should be between 350-550 mV with the ignition On. If the voltage is more than the specified value, there is a condition with the HO2S circuits.
2. 4: This step isolates the condition. If the voltage does not change after disconnecting the HO2S, the condition is between the sensor and the ECM. If the voltage is between 350-550 mV after disconnecting the sensor, the condition is with the HO2S.
3. 6: This step inspects the harness connector for water intrusion. Moisture in a connector may cause voltage to bleed to other circuits within the connector.
4. 7: This step inspects the harness connector for water intrusion. Moisture in a connector may cause voltage to bleed to other circuits within the connector.

DTC P2232

The wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system and provides more information than the switching style HO2S. The wide band sensor consists of an oxygen sensing cell, an oxygen pumping cell, and a heater. The exhaust gas sample passes through a diffusion gap between the sensing cell and the pumping cell. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage to the HO2S and uses this voltage as a reference to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system. An electronic circuit within the ECM controls the pump current through the oxygen pumping cell in order to maintain a constant voltage in the oxygen sensing cell. The ECM monitors the voltage variation in the sensing cell and attempts to keep the voltage constant by increasing or decreasing the amount of current flow, or oxygen ion flow, to the pumping cell. By measuring the amount of current required to maintain the voltage in the sensing cell, the ECM can determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust. The HO2S voltage is displayed as a lambda value. A lambda value of 1 is equal to a stoichiometric air fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Under normal operating conditions, the lambda value will remain around 1. When the fuel system is lean, the oxygen level will be high and the lambda signal will be high or more than 1. When the fuel system is rich, the oxygen level will be low, and the lambda signal will be low or less than 1. The ECM uses this information to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

DTC P2237 HO2S Pumping Current Control Circuit Sensor 1

Conditions 1

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2237 failed, DTCs P0101, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0335, P0336, and P0338 must run and pass.
2. DTCs P0030, P0031, P0032 are not set.
3. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.7-18 volts
4. The engine is operating in closed loop.
5. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature.
6. The ECM is commanding the lambda more than 1.03 or less than 0.97.
7. DTC P2237 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions 2

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2237 failed, DTCs P0101, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0335, P0336, and P0338 must run and pass.
2. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.7-18 volts
3. The engine is operating in closed loop.
4. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature.
5. The ECM detects the internal HO2S signal voltage is between 1.48-1.52 volts.
6. The ECM is commanding the lambda rich and then lean periodically with a change of more than 2 percent.
7. DTC P2237 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions 3

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2237 failed, DTCs P0101, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0335, P0336, and P0338 must run and pass.
2. DTCs P0030, P0031, P0032 are not set.
3. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.7-18 volts
4. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature.
5. DTC P0133 ran and completed.
6. DTC P2237 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

Conditions 1

1. The ECM detects the internal HO2S signal voltage is between 1.48-1.52 volts.
2. The above condition exists and 200 grams of exhaust gas has passed.

Conditions 2

1. The ECM stores the fuel trim control values after the above conditions are met. The ECM detects that the stored value and the current fuel trim control value deviates more than 10 percent of the lambda value.
2. The above condition exists for more than 1.5 seconds.

Conditions 3

1. The ECM detects the internal HO2S signal voltage after a decel fuel shut-off is less than 1.7 volts.
2. The above condition exists for less than 2.0 seconds.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2237

1. The front wide band sensors do not toggle or switch like a switching HO2S. The front HO2S signals will be relatively stable for an idling engine.
2. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .
4. The following table illustrates the typical voltages for the HO2S circuits.

HO2S Voltages

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if the condition exists. The HO2S lambda parameter should react immediately to the changes in throttle position when performing this test.
2. 4: This step determines if there is a condition with the pumping current circuit. Connecting a jumper wire between the reference voltage and the low reference circuits causes the ECM to command the pumping current and the input pumping current circuits.

DTC P2237

The wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system and provides more information than the switching style HO2S. The wide band sensor consists of an oxygen sensing cell, an oxygen pumping cell, and a heater. The exhaust gas sample passes through a diffusion gap between the sensing cell and the pumping cell. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage to the HO2S and uses this voltage as a reference to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system. An electronic circuit within the ECM controls the pump current through the oxygen pumping cell in order to maintain a constant voltage in the oxygen sensing cell. The ECM monitors the voltage variation in the sensing cell and attempts to keep the voltage constant by increasing or decreasing the amount of current flow, or oxygen ion flow, to the pumping cell. By measuring the amount of current required to maintain the voltage in the sensing cell, the ECM can determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust. The HO2S voltage is displayed as a lambda value. A lambda value of 1 is equal to a stoichiometric air fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Under normal operating conditions, the lambda value will remain around 1. When the fuel system is lean, the oxygen level will be high and the lambda signal will be high or more than 1. When the fuel system is rich, the oxygen level will be low, and the lambda signal will be low or less than 1. The ECM uses this information to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

DTC P2243 HO2S Reference Voltage Circuit Sensor 1

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2243 failed, DTC P0030, P0031, and P0032 must run and pass.
2. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.7-18 volts
3. The internal HO2S sensing element resistance is more than 570 ohms.
4. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature for more than 5 seconds.
5. DTC P2243 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for more than 1.0 second.

The ECM detects the internal HO2S signal voltage is less than 0.2 volts or more than 4.7 volts for less than 1.0 second.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2243

1. The front wide band sensors do not toggle or switch like a switching HO2S. The front HO2S signals will be relatively stable for an idling engine.
2. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .
4. The following table illustrates the typical voltages for the HO2S circuits.

HO2S Voltages

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if the condition exists. If there is a condition with the HO2S circuits, the ECM commands open loop for the applicable sensor.
2. 5: This step tests for a bias voltage across the reference voltage circuit and the low reference circuit of the HO2S. If the reference voltage circuit of the HO2S is open, the bias voltage will be above 1.5 volts, which indicates there is a condition with the circuit.

DTC P2243

The wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system and provides more information than the switching style HO2S. The wide band sensor consists of an oxygen sensing cell, an oxygen pumping cell, and a heater. The exhaust gas sample passes through a diffusion gap between the sensing cell and the pumping cell. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage to the HO2S and uses this voltage as a reference to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system. An electronic circuit within the ECM controls the pump current through the oxygen pumping cell in order to maintain a constant voltage in the oxygen sensing cell. The ECM monitors the voltage variation in the sensing cell and attempts to keep the voltage constant by increasing or decreasing the amount of current flow, or oxygen ion flow, to the pumping cell. By measuring the amount of current required to maintain the voltage in the sensing cell, the ECM can determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust. The HO2S voltage is displayed as a lambda value. A lambda value of 1 is equal to a stoichiometric air fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Under normal operating conditions, the lambda value will remain around 1. When the fuel system is lean, the oxygen level will be high and the lambda signal will be high or more than 1. When the fuel system is rich, the oxygen level will be low, and the lambda signal will be low or less than 1. The ECM uses this information to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

DTC P2251 HO2S Reference Ground Circuit Sensor 1

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2251 failed, DTC P0030, P0031, and P0032 must run and pass.
2. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.7-18.0 volts.
3. The HO2S heater control is enabled.
4. The HO2S heater is at operating temperature for more than 5 seconds.
5. The internal HO2S sensing element resistance is more than 570 ohms.
6. The calculated exhaust temperature is less than 900°C (1652°F).
7. The ECM detects the internal HO2S signal voltage is between 1.47-1.53 volts.
8. DTC P2251 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

1. The ECM detects the internal HO2S voltage signal change is more than .022 mV as the heater control switches.
2. The above condition occurs 4 times within 10 seconds.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2251

1. The front wide band sensors do not toggle or switch like a switching HO2S. The front HO2S signals will be relatively stable for an idling engine.
2. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .
4. The following table illustrates the typical voltages for the HO2S circuits.

HO2S Voltages

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if the condition exists. The HO2S lambda parameter should react immediately to the changes in throttle position when performing this test.
2. 5: This step tests for a bias voltage across the reference voltage circuit and the low reference circuit of the HO2S. The bias voltage that you are measuring, is the voltage difference between the reference voltage circuit and the low reference circuit. If there is a condition with the reference voltage circuit or the low reference circuit of the HO2S, the bias voltage will be more than the specified value, which indicates there is a condition with the circuits.

DTC P2251

The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage near 450 mV between the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 signal circuit and the low reference circuit. The HO2S varies the voltage over a range from about 1,000 mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when the exhaust is lean.

1. The ECM monitors the HO2S 2 voltage to determine if the signal voltage goes above a predetermined threshold within a certain amount of time. If the ECM determines that the signal voltage remains below a threshold, the ECM commands a rich condition. If the signal voltage does not go above the threshold within a certain amount of time after commanding the system rich, this DTC sets.
2. The ECM monitors the HO2S 2 voltage during power enrichment. If the ECM determines that the signal voltage is less than a predetermined voltage during power enrichment, this DTC sets.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.

DTC P2270 HO2S Signal Stuck Lean Sensor 2

Condition 1

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2270 failed, DTCs P0443, P0458, and P0459 must run and pass.
2. DTCs P0036, P0037, P0038, P137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0301-6, P0341, P0342, P0343, P0346, P0347, P0348, P0366, P0367, P0368, P0391, P0392, P0393, P0455, P0461, P0462, P0463, P0496, P2177, P2178, P2187, and P2188 are not set.
3. The engine is operating.
4. The rear heated oxygen sensor is at operating temperature for more than 10 seconds.
5. The HO2S 2 is in closed loop.
6. The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is between 8-33 g/s.
7. DTC P2270 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

Condition 2

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2270 failed, DTCs P0443, P0458, and P0459 must run and pass.
2. DTCs P0036, P0037, P0038, P137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0301-6, P0341, P0342, P0343, P0346, P0347, P0348, P0366, P0367, P0368, P0391, P0392, P0393, P0455, P0461, P0462, P0463, P0496, P2177, P2178, P2187, and P2188 are not set.
3. The engine is operating.
4. The HO2S 2 heating is stable for more than 10 seconds.
5. The HO2S 2 is more than a calculated temperature for at least 30 seconds.
6. The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is more than 17 g/s.
7. DTC P2270 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

1. If the ECM detects that the rear HO2S voltage is less than 740 mV for more than 100 seconds, then an intrusive test is performed. The ECM will enrich the fuel mixture up to 30 percent and then wait for 10 seconds at 30 percent. If the ECM detects that the HO2S voltage is still less than 740 mV, this DTC sets. OR
2. If the ECM detects that the rear HO2S voltage is less than 499 mV and the Desired HO2S 1 Lambda is less than 0.850 for more than 5 seconds, then an intrusive test is performed. The ECM will enrich the fuel mixture up to 30 percent and then wait for 10 seconds at 30 percent. If the ECM detects that the HO2S 2 voltage is still less than 499 mV, this DTC sets.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2270

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. A fuel delivery condition causes this DTC to set. Thoroughly inspect all items that cause a lean condition.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if a condition exists.
2. 5: This step is testing for a rear HO2S sensor circuit condition. A circuit condition sets this DTC.
3. 8: This step is testing for an intermittent circuit condition. Thoroughly inspect the HO2S circuits for an intermittent circuit condition.

P2270 HO2S Signal Stuck Lean

The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage near 450 mV between the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 signal circuit and the low reference circuit. The HO2S varies the voltage over a range from about 1,000 mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when the exhaust is lean.

1. The ECM monitors the HO2S voltage to determine if the signal voltage goes below a predetermined threshold within a certain amount of time. If the ECM determines that the signal voltage remains above a threshold, the ECM commands a lean condition. If the signal voltage does not go below the threshold within a certain amount of time after commanding the system lean, this DTC sets.
2. The ECM monitors the HO2S voltage during fuel cut-off. If the ECM determines that the signal voltage is more than a predetermined voltage during fuel cut-off, this DTC sets.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.

DTC P2271 HO2S Signal Stuck Rich Sensor 2

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2271 failed, DTCs P0443, P0458, and P0459 must run and pass.
2. DTCs P0036, P0037, P0038, P137, P0138, P0140, P0141, P0301-6, P0341, P0342, P0343, P0346, P0347, P0348, P0366, P0367, P0368, P0391, P0392, P0393, P0455, P0461, P0462, P0463, P0496, P2177, P2178, P2187, and P2188 are not set.
3. The engine is operating.
4. The rear HO2S is at operating temperature for more than 10 seconds.
5. The HO2S 2 is in closed loop.
6. The HO2S 2 heating is stable for more than 10 seconds.
7. The HO2S 2 is more than a calculated temperature for at least 30 seconds.
8. The calculated exhaust temperature is more than 350°C (662°F).
9. The mass air flow (MAF) sensor is between 8-33 g/s for the intrusive test.
10. The measured airflow is more than 15 g during a decel fuel cut-off.
11. DTC P2271 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

If the ECM detects that the rear HO2S 2 voltage is more than 740 mV for more than 100 seconds, then an intrusive test is performed. The ECM will lean the fuel mixture up to -7 percent and then wait for 10 seconds at -7 percent. If the ECM detects that the HO2S 2 voltage is still more than 740 mV, the ECM then tests the HO2S 2 at the next decel fuel cut-off. If the ECM detects the HO2S 2 voltage is more than 202 mV after 4 seconds in decel fuel cut-off, this DTC sets.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2271

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. A fuel delivery condition causes this DTC to set. Thoroughly inspect all items that cause a rich condition.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if a condition exists.
2. 5: This step is testing for a rear HO2S sensor circuit condition. A circuit condition sets this DTC.
3. 8: This step is testing for an intermittent circuit condition. Thoroughly inspect the HO2S 2 circuits for an intermittent circuit condition.

P2271 HO2S Signal Stuck Rich

The ignition system on this engine uses individual ignition coils and ignition control (IC) circuits for each cylinder. The engine control module (ECM) controls the ignition system operation. The ECM controls each coil using the IC circuits. The ECM commands the IC circuit low when a spark event is requested. Each ignition coil is supplied the following circuits

1. The IC circuit
2. The ignition 1 voltage circuit
3. Two ground circuits

The sequencing and timing are ECM controlled. If the ECM detects the ignition control circuit is shorted to ground, this DTC sets.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

1. DTC P2300 Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit Low Voltage
2. DTC P2303 Ignition Coil 2 Control Circuit Low Voltage
3. DTC P2306 Ignition Coil 3 Control Circuit Low Voltage
4. DTC P2309 Ignition Coil 4 Control Circuit Low Voltage
5. DTC P2312 Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit Low Voltage
6. DTC P2315 Ignition Coil 6 Control Circuit Low Voltage

1. The engine is operating.
2. The engine speed is between 480-5,000 RPM.
3. The ignition voltage is between 10.5-18 volts.
4. This DTC runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

1. The ECM detects the ignition control circuit is shorted to ground.
2. The above condition is present for less than 1 second.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2300, P2303, P2306, P2309, P2312, or P2315

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. Inspect the ignition coils for aftermarket devices. An aftermarket device connected to the ignition coil circuits, may cause this DTC to set.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

1. 4: This step tests that the ECM is commanding the ignition coil ON and OFF via the ignition control circuit. If the frequency is not between 3-20 Hz, test the ignition control circuit for a short to ground.

P2300, P2303, P2306, P2309, P2312, or P2315 Ignition Coil Control Circuit Low Voltage

The ignition system on this engine uses individual ignition coils and ignition control (IC) circuits for each cylinder. The engine control module (ECM) controls the ignition system operation. The ECM controls each coil using the IC circuits. The ECM commands the IC circuit low when a spark event is requested. Each ignition coil is supplied the following circuits

1. The IC circuit
2. The ignition 1 voltage circuit
3. Two ground circuits

The sequencing and timing are ECM controlled. If the ECM detects the IC circuit is shorted to voltage, this DTC sets.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs.

1. DTC P2301 Ignition Coil 1 Control Circuit High Voltage
2. DTC P2304 Ignition Coil 2 Control Circuit High Voltage
3. DTC P2307 Ignition Coil 3 Control Circuit High Voltage
4. DTC P2310 Ignition Coil 4 Control Circuit High Voltage
5. DTC P2313 Ignition Coil 5 Control Circuit High Voltage
6. DTC P2316 Ignition Coil 6 Control Circuit High Voltage

1. The engine is operating.
2. The engine speed is between 480-5,000 RPM.
3. The ignition voltage is between 10.5-18 volts.
4. This DTC runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

1. The ECM detects the IC circuit is shorted to voltage.
2. The above condition is present for less than 1 second.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2301, P2304, P2307, P2310, P2313, or P2316

1. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
2. Inspect the ignition coils for aftermarket devices. An aftermarket device connected to the ignition coil circuits, may cause this DTC to set.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .

The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.

1. 4: This step tests that the ECM is commanding the ignition coil ON and OFF via the IC circuit. If the frequency is not between 3-20 Hz, test the ignition control circuit for a short to voltage.

P2301, P2304, P2307, P2310, P2313, or P2316 Ignition Coil Control Circuit High Voltage

The wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system and provides more information than the switching style HO2S. The wide band sensor consists of an oxygen sensing cell, an oxygen pumping cell, and a heater. The exhaust gas sample passes through a diffusion gap between the sensing cell and the pumping cell. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage to the HO2S and uses this voltage as a reference to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system. An electronic circuit within the ECM controls the pump current through the oxygen pumping cell in order to maintain a constant voltage in the oxygen sensing cell. The ECM monitors the voltage variation in the sensing cell and attempts to keep the voltage constant by increasing or decreasing the amount of current flow, or oxygen ion flow, to the pumping cell. By measuring the amount of current required to maintain the voltage in the sensing cell, the ECM can determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust. The HO2S voltage is displayed as a lambda value. A lambda value of 1 is equal to a stoichiometric air fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Under normal operating conditions, the lambda value will remain around 1. When the fuel system is lean, the oxygen level will be high and the lambda signal will be high or more than 1. When the fuel system is rich, the oxygen level will be low, and the lambda signal will be low or less than 1. The ECM uses this information to maintain the correct air/fuel ratio.

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC.

DTC P2626 HO2S Pumping Current Trim Circuit Sensor 1

1. Before the ECM can report DTC P2626 failed, DTCs P0101, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0221, P0222, P0223, P0336, and P0338 must run and pass.
2. The engine is operating.
3. The ignition 1 voltage is between 10.7-18.0 volts.
4. The fuel system is in fuel shut-off for more than 5 seconds.
5. The calculated exhaust temperature is less than 750°C (1,382°F).
6. The heated oxygen sensors are at operating temperature.
7. DTC P2626 runs continuously once the above conditions are met.

1. The ECM internal HO2S voltage is more than 4.81 volts.
2. The condition exists for more than 4 seconds or 600 seconds if the fuel level is less than 15 percent.

1. The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
2. The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

1. The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
2. A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
3. A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
4. Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations

DTC P2626

1. The front wide band sensors do not toggle or switch like a switching HO2S. The front HO2S signals will be relatively stable for an idling engine.
2. Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
3. For an intermittent condition, refer to «Intermittent Conditions»(/buick/rendezvous/i-2001-2007/remont/testing-diagnostics/#engine-controls-36l-ly7-troubleshooting__intermittent-conditions) .
4. The following table illustrates the typical voltages for the HO2S circuits.

HO2S Voltages

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

1. 2: This step determines if the condition exists. The HO2S lambda parameter should react immediately to the changes in throttle position when performing this test.
2. 5: This step determines if there is a condition with the pumping current circuit. Connecting a jumper wire between the reference voltage and the low reference circuits causes the ECM to command the pumping current and the input pumping current circuits.

DTC P2228

See also:
• Intermittent Conditions
• Engine Controls Schematics
• Engine Control Module (ECM) Connector End Views
• Engine Controls Connector End Views
• Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls
• Circuit Testing
• Wiring Repairs
• Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
• Connector Repairs
• Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List
• DTC P0118
• Symptoms - Engine Exhaust
• Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (w/o Special Tool)
• Symptoms - Engine Mechanical
• Measuring Frequency
• Testing for Short to Ground
• Troubleshooting with a Test Lamp