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Model Year Start: 2019 Model: RAV4 Prod Date Range: [11/2018 - 08/2020]
Title: A25A-FKS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM (w/o Canister Pump Module): P042000; Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1; 2019 - 2020 MY RAV4 [11/2018 - 08/2020]

DTC

P042000

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The ECM uses air fuel ratio sensors mounted in front of and behind the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) to monitor its efficiency.

The first sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1), sends pre-catalyst information to the ECM. The second sensor, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2), sends post-catalyst information to the ECM.

In order to detect any deterioration in the three-way catalytic converter, the ECM calculates the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter. This calculation is based on the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) while performing active air fuel ratio control.

The oxygen storage capacity value is an indication of the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter. When the vehicle is being driven with a warm engine, active air fuel ratio control is performed for approximately 30 seconds. When it is performed, the ECM deliberately sets the air fuel ratio to lean or rich levels. If the cycle of the waveform for the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is long, the oxygen storage capacity is great. There is a direct correlation between the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) and the oxygen storage capacity of the three-way catalytic converter.

The ECM uses the oxygen storage capacity value to determine the state of the three-way catalytic converter. If any deterioration has occurred, the ECM will illuminate the MIL and store a DTC.

This system determines the deterioration of the entire catalyst system (including the front and rear catalysts), by using the oxygen storage capacity value of the front catalyst, that is more sensitive than the rear catalyst, as the representative value. Therefore, be sure to replace the front and rear catalysts together when catalyst replacement is necessary.

DTC No.

Detection Item

DTC Detection Condition

Trouble Area

MIL

Memory

Note

P042000

Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1

The oxygen storage capacity value is less than the standard value under active air fuel ratio control (2 trip detection logic).

  • Gas leak from exhaust system
  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)
  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
  • Exhaust manifold (TWC: Front catalyst)
  • Front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst)
  • EGR valve assembly

Comes on

DTC stored

SAE Code: P0420

CATALYST LOCATION

*1

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 1)

*2

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2)

*3

Exhaust Manifold

*4

Front Exhaust Pipe Assembly

*5

Tail Exhaust Pipe Assembly

*6

TWC: Front Catalyst

*7

TWC: Rear Catalyst

-

-

NOTICE:

When replacing the exhaust manifold (*3) and the front exhaust pipe assembly (*4) in order to replace the three-way catalytic converter, it is not necessary to replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) (*1) and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) (*2).

MONITOR STRATEGY

Required Sensors/Components (Main)

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)

Required Sensors/Components (Related)

Intake air temperature sensor

Mass air flow meter sub-assembly

Crankshaft position sensor

Engine coolant temperature sensor

Frequency of Operation

Once per driving cycle

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Battery voltage

11 V or higher

Intake air temperature

-10°C (14°F) or higher

Engine coolant temperature

75°C (167°F) or higher

Atmospheric pressure

76 kPa(abs) [11 psi(abs)] or higher

Idling

Off

Engine speed

Less than 3200 rpm

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) status

Activated

Fuel system status

Closed loop

Engine load

10% or higher, and less than 100%

All of the following conditions are met

1, 2 and 3

1. Mass air flow

2.5 gm/sec or more, and less than 75 gm/sec

2. Front catalyst temperature (estimated)

530°C (986°F) or higher, and less than 800°C (1472°F)

3. Rear catalyst temperature (estimated)

100°C (212°F) or higher, and less than 880°C (1616°F)

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  3. Turn the Techstream on.
  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
  5. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  7. Turn the Techstream on.
  8. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher with the shift lever in P [A].

    HINT:

    In order to keep the idle stable, turn the A/C and all other electric loads off and do not perform any shift operations.

  9. Drive the vehicle at approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) for 10 minutes or more [B].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT:

    Drive the vehicle while keeping the engine load as constant as possible.

  10. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds [C].
  11. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  12. Turn the Techstream on.
  13. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher [D].
  14. Drive the vehicle at approximately 60 km/h (37 mph) for 10 minutes or more [E].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT:

    Drive the vehicle while keeping the engine load as constant as possible.

  15. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [F].
  16. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  17. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  18. Input the DTC: P042000.
  19. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
    • If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform the following procedure.
  20. Drive the vehicle at a speed between 75 and 100 km/h (47 and 62 mph) for 10 minutes or more [G].

    CAUTION:

    When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.

    HINT:

    Drive the vehicle while keeping the engine load as constant as possible.

  21. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [H].
  22. Read the pending DTCs.

    HINT:

    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
  23. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
  24. Input the DTC: P042000.
  25. Check the DTC judgment result.

    Techstream Display

    Description

    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System normal

    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed
    • System abnormal

    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed
    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    HINT:

    • If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
    • If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system is malfunctioning.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

  • If a malfunction cannot be found when troubleshooting DTC P042000, a lean or rich abnormality may be the cause. Perform troubleshooting by following the inspection procedure for P017100 (System Too Lean) and P017200 (System Too Rich).
  • Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.
  • Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.
  • Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

1.

CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P042000)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(e) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTC P042000 is output

A

DTC P042000 and other DTCs are output

B

HINT:

If any DTCs other than P042000 are output, troubleshoot those DTCs first.

B

GO TO DTC CHART

A

2.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

(e) Warm up the air fuel ratio sensors at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 90 seconds.

(f) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor / Data List / Coolant Temperature, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1 and A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2.

Powertrain > Engine > Active Test

Active Test Display

Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor

Data List Display

Coolant Temperature

A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1

A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2

(g) Change the fuel injection volume using the Techstream, and monitor the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) and air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) displayed on the Techstream.

HINT:

  • The Active Test "Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor" can be used to lower the fuel injection volume by 12.5% or increase the injection volume by 12.5%.
  • The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) is displayed as A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is displayed as A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2 on the Techstream.
  • The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) has an output delay of a few seconds and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
  • If the sensor output current does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.

Standard:

Techstream Display

(Sensor)

Injection Volume

Status

Current

A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1

(Air fuel ratio (sensor 1))

12.5%

Rich

Below -0.075 mA

-12.5%

Lean

More than 0.037 mA

A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2

(Air fuel ratio (sensor 2))

12.5%

Rich

Below -0.86 mA

-12.5%

Lean

More than 0.33 mA

Status A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1

Status A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2

Actual air fuel ratio, air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) and air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) condition

Main Suspected Trouble Area

Proceed to

Lean/Rich

Lean/Rich

Normal

  • Three-way catalytic converter
  • Gas leak from exhaust system
  • EGR valve assembly

A

Lean

Lean/Rich

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)

B

Rich

Lean/Rich

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) malfunction

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1)

Lean/Rich

Lean

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
  • Gas leak from exhaust system

C

Lean/Rich

Rich

Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunction

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)
  • Gas leak from exhaust system

Lean

Lean

Actual air fuel ratio lean

  • Extremely lean actual air fuel ratio
  • Gas leak from exhaust system
  • EGR valve assembly

D

Rich

Rich

Actual air fuel ratio rich

  • Extremely rich actual air fuel ratio
  • Gas leak from exhaust system
  • EGR valve assembly
  • Lean: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently more than 0.037 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently more than 0.33 mA.
  • Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1) is consistently below -0.075 mA, and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2) is consistently below -0.86 mA.
  • Lean/Rich: During the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor Active Test, the output current of the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) or air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) alternate correctly.

HINT:

Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S1, A/F (O2) Sensor Current B1S2].

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B

GO TO STEP 6

C

GO TO STEP 7

D

GO TO STEP 9

A

3.

CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

(a) Check for exhaust gas leaks.

OK:

No gas leaks in exhaust system.

NG

GO TO STEP 13

OK

4.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

HINT:

The A/C switch and all accessories should be off.

(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / Engine Speed, Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Coolant Temperature.

Powertrain > Engine > Active Test

Active Test Display

Control the EGR Step Position

Data List Display

Engine Speed

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure

Coolant Temperature

(f) Check the engine idling condition and Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure values in the Data List while performing the Active Test.

NOTICE:

  • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.
  • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.
  • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

OK:

The value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Engine Speed change in response to EGR step position.

Standard:

-

Control the EGR Step Position (Active Test)

0 Steps

0 to 30 Steps

Idling condition

Steady idling

Idling changes from steady to rough idling or engine stalls

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure

(Data List)

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is 20 to 40 kPa(abs)

(2.9 to 5.8 psi(abs))

(EGR valve is fully closed)

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

HINT:

During Active Test, if the idling condition does not change in response to EGR step position, then there is probably a malfunction in the EGR valve.

OK

GO TO STEP 16

NG

5.

INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the EGR valve assembly.

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(b) Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

OK:

EGR valve is tightly closed.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

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OK

GO TO STEP 16

NG

REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY

6.

REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 1)

(a) Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).

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HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1).

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NEXT

GO TO STEP 14

7.

CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

(a) Check for exhaust gas leaks.

OK:

No gas leaks in exhaust system.

NG

GO TO STEP 13

OK

8.

REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)

(a) Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

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HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

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NEXT

GO TO STEP 14

9.

CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK

(a) Check for exhaust gas leaks.

OK:

No gas leaks in exhaust system.

NG

GO TO STEP 13

OK

10.

PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING TECHSTREAM (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION)

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature is 75°C (167°F) or higher.

HINT:

The A/C switch and all accessories should be off.

(e) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / Engine Speed, Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Coolant Temperature.

Powertrain > Engine > Active Test

Active Test Display

Control the EGR Step Position

Data List Display

Engine Speed

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure

Coolant Temperature

(f) Check the engine idling condition and Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure values in the Data List while performing the Active Test.

NOTICE:

  • Do not leave the EGR valve open for 10 seconds or more during the Active Test.
  • Be sure to return the EGR valve to step 0 when the Active Test is completed.
  • Do not open the EGR valve 30 steps or more during the Active Test.

OK:

The value of Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure and Engine Speed change in response to EGR step position.

Standard:

-

Control the EGR Step Position (Active Test)

0 Steps

0 to 30 Steps

Idling condition

Steady idling

Idling changes from steady to rough idling or engine stalls

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure

(Data List)

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is 20 to 40 kPa(abs)

(2.9 to 5.8 psi(abs))

(EGR valve is fully closed)

Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure value is at least +10 kPa (1.45 psi) higher than when EGR valve is fully closed

HINT:

During Active Test, if the idling condition does not change in response to EGR step position, then there is probably a malfunction in the EGR valve.

OK

GO TO STEP 12

NG

11.

INSPECT EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the EGR valve assembly.

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(b) Check if the EGR valve is stuck open.

OK:

EGR valve is tightly closed.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the EGR valve assembly.

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NG

REPLACE EGR VALVE ASSEMBLY

OK

12.

CHECK CAUSE OF EXTREMELY RICH OR LEAN ACTUAL AIR FUEL RATIO

(a) Check the cause of extremely rich or lean actual air fuel ratio, referring to the DTC P017100 and P017200 Inspection Procedure.

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NEXT

GO TO STEP 14

13.

REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST SYSTEM

(a) Repair or replace exhaust system.

HINT:

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after repairing or replacing the exhaust system.

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NEXT

14.

CLEAR DTC

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

(c) Turn the Techstream on.

(d) Clear the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(e) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

NEXT

15.

CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED

(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

(b) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

(c) Read the DTCs.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

Result

Proceed to

DTCs are not output

A

DTC P042000 is output

B

A

END

B

16.

REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD (TWC: FRONT CATALYST) AND FRONT EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY (TWC: REAR CATALYST)

NOTICE:

When replacing the exhaust manifold and the front exhaust pipe assembly in order to replace the three-way catalytic converter, it is not necessary to replace the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) and the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

HINT:

Confirm the replacement parts, referring to the illustration in the Catalyst Location.

(a) Replace the exhaust manifold (TWC: Front catalyst).

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(b) Replace the front exhaust pipe assembly (TWC: Rear catalyst).

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