DTC Troubleshooting

DTC P2270: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Circuit Signal Stuck Lean

DTC P2271: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Circuit Signal Stuck Rich

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine, and let it idle without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
4. Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 °F (70 °C)
- Vehicle speed at 35 mph (56 km/h) or more for at least 20 seconds

5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2270 or P2271 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES - Go to step 6.

NO - If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the ECM. If the screen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 3 and recheck.

6. Turn the ignition switch OFF.
7. Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2).
8. Turn the ignition switch ON (II).
9. Reset the ECM with the HDS.
10. Do the ECM idle learn procedure.
11. Start the engine, and let it idle without load (in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
12. Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 °F (70 °C)
- Vehicle speed at 35 mph (56 km/h) or more for at least 20 seconds

13. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P2270 or P2271 indicated?

YES - Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the ECM, then go to step 1.

NO - Go to step 14.

14. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P2270 or P2271 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES - Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step 13, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO - If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the ECM, then go to step 1. If the semen indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the screen indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 11.