NHTSA ID Number: 10122812
Manufacturer Communication Number: Quick Ref Spec B
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
This document contains the quick reference specification book.
E Circuit High Input
P2138
Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor Voltage drift monitoring:
D/E Voltage Correlation
• Throttle Position Sensor 1
voltage > 1.02 V and APP
Sensor 2 < 0.46 V
or
• Throttle Position Sensor 1
voltage < 0.92 V and APP
Sensor 2 > 0.51 V
P2183
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit Range/
Performance
Temperature difference to
at least 3 other temperature
sensors at startup > 30 K
P2184
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit Low
Coolant signal range check low
< 0.15 V
P2185
Engine Coolant Temperature
Sensor 2 Circuit High
Coolant signal range check high
> 3.25 V
P2195
O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Deviation to oxygen
concentration > 0.046
P2196
O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich
(Bank 1 Sensor 1)
Deviation to oxygen
concentration < 0.063
P2237
O2 Sensor Positive Current
Measured oxygen concentration
Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor < 0.005
1 Open)
P2243
O2 Sensor Reference Voltage
Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1
Open)
P2251
O2 Sensor Negative Current
• O2S internal resistance > 1104
Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor
Ω
1) open
• Oxygen sensor raw signal <
1.4 V or > 1.6 V
P2270
O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Lean
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
Deviation to oxygen
concentration during fuel cutoff
> 0.046
P2271
O2 Sensor Signal Stuck Rich
(Bank 1, Sensor 2)
Deviation to oxygen
concentration during fuel cutoff
< -0.063
P2279
Intake Air System Leak
Deviation between actual airflow
and modeled mass air flow < 0.7
• O2S internal resistance >
1104Ω
• Oxygen sensor raw signal >
3V
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A3 Quick Reference Specification Book
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2294
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2
Control Circuit
Open circuit diagnostic signal
from output driver
P2295
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2
Control Circuit Low
Grounded circuit diagnostic
signal from output driver
P2296
Fuel Pressure Regulator 2
Control Circuit High
Over current circuit diagnostic
signal from output driver
Ignition System
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2300
Ignition Coil A Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2301
Ignition Coil A Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
P2303
Ignition Coil B Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2304
Ignition Coil B Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
P2306
Ignition Coil C Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2307
Ignition Coil C Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
P2309
Ignition Coil D Primary Control
Circuit Low
Signal current > 24.0 mA
P2310
Ignition Coil D Primary Control
Circuit High
Signal voltage > 5.1 - 7.0 mA
Additional Emissions Regulations
DTC
Error Message
P242A
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor
3
Sensor signal voltage > 1.72 V
P242B
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor
3 Range/Performance
Comparison of upstream turbine
exhaust gas temp vs modeled
temperature < 45K
P242C
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
Sensor 3
Sensor signal voltage < 0.45 V
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Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
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Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P2413
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
System Performance
• Number of learning points at
fuel mass adaptation limit > or
= to 4
• At upper limit = 6
• At lower limit = -6 mg/stroke
P2453
Diesel Particulate Filter
Differential Pressure Sensor
Circuit Range/Performance
Differential pressure signal <
-30 hPa
P2457
Exhaust Gas Recirculation
Cooling System Performance
Sensor temperature above
threshold 50° K
P246E
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor
4
Sensor signal voltage > 1.72 V
P246F
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Bank 1 Sensor
4 Range/Performance
• Sensor temperature < 45K
or
• Temperature difference to
other temperature sensors
during cold start < 45° K
P2463
Diesel Particulate Filter - Soot
Accumulation
Calculated particulate matter
trap loading > 40 g
P247A
Exhaust Gas Temperature Out Control deviation > limit from
of Range (Bank 1 Sensor 3)
Map f or < limit from Map f
(engine speed, torque)
P2470
Exhaust Gas Temperature
Sensor Circuit Low Bank 1
Sensor 4
P2478
Exhaust Gas Temperature Out Control deviation > limit from
of Range Bank 1 Sensor 1
Map f or < limit from Map f
(engine speed, torque)
P2564
Turbocharger Boost Control
Position Sensor Circuit Low
Sensor signal voltage < 0.15 V
P2565
Turbocharger Boost Control
Position Sensor Circuit High
Sensor signal voltage > 4.85 V
P2610
ECM/PCM Internal Engine Off
Timer Performance
Quantity count over time
threshold < 7.52 or > 8.48 Sec.
P2632
Fuel Pump “B” Control Circuit
Open
Open circuit diagnostic signal
from output driver
P2633
Fuel Pump “B” Control Circuit
Low
Grounded circuit diagnostic
signal from output driver
P2634
Fuel Pump “B” Control Circuit
High
Over current circuit diagnostic
signal from output driver
Sensor signal voltage < 0.45 V
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DTC Chart
DTC
DTC Chart
Engine Code CBFA
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emission Regulations
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P000A
Intake (A) Camshaft Position
Slow Response (Bank 1)
Signal change < 1.9 - 4.2°CRK/s
P0010
Intake (A) Camshaft Position
Actuator Circuit/Open
(Bank 1)
Signal voltage > 4.40 - 5.60 V
P0011
Intake (A) Camshaft Position
Timing - Over-Advanced
(Bank 1)
Target error (stuck position)
> 6.8 - 8°CRK
P0016
Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation
(Bank 1, Sensor A)
• Permissible deviation
< 11° Rev
or
• Permissible deviation
> 11° Rev
P025A
Fuel Pump Open Circuit
Signal voltage > 4.40 - 5.60 V
P025C
Fuel Pump Short to Ground
Signal voltage < 2.15 - 3.25 V
P025D
Fuel Pump Short to B+
Signal current > 1.10 A
P0030
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
(Bank 1, Sensor 1) Open
Circuit
P0031
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Low (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Short
to Ground
P0032
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
High (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Short
to B+
P0036
HO2S Heater Control Circuit,
Bank 1, Sensor 2,
Open circuit
SULEV Heater voltage, 4.50 5.50 V
P0036
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
(Bank 1, Sensor 2) Open
Circuit SULEV
P0037
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Low (Bank 1, Sensor 2) Short
to Ground
• SULEV Heater voltage < 3 V
• ULEV Heater voltage < 3 V
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DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P0038
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
High (Bank 1, Sensor 2) Short
to B+
P0042
HO2S Heater Circuit,
Heater voltage 4.50...5.50 V
Bank 1, Sensor 3, Open circuit
(SULEV)
P0043
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Low Bank 1, Sensor 2, Short
to ground
• SULEV Heater voltage < 3 V
• ULEV Heater voltage < 3 V
P0044
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
High Bank 1, Sensor 2, Short
to B+
Heater current, > 2.70 - 5.50 A
P050A
Idle Air Control System
RPM Lower or Higher Than
Expected
Out of range - Low
• Engine speed deviation < 80
RPM
Out of range - High
• Engine speed deviation > 80
RPM
P0068
MAP/MAF – Throttle Position
Correlation
• Plausibility with fuel system
load calculation < 50%
• Plausibility with fuel system
load calculation > 50%
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TSB/Document ID: Quick Ref Spec B
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2012-11-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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