DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P027F (1.5L Engine) (2025)
DTC P027F : Cold Start Air Fuel Ratio Control System Command Rich
General Description
The cold start emission reduction process controls the air fuel ratio to lean when the engine is cold to lower emissions as the catalyst is not warmed up. If the commanded air fuel ratio is too lean or too rich compared to the target air fuel ratio, the powertrain control module (PCM) detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
| Execution | Continuous |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 10 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | Two drive cycles, MIL on |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Duration of quick warm-up system operation after engine start-up* 1 | - | 55 seconds |
| Duration of quick warm-up system operation after engine start-up* 2 | - | 40 seconds |
| Engine coolant temperature [ECT Sensor 1] | - | 95 deg.F (35 deg.C) |
| Throttle valve | Fully closed | |
| Accelerator pedal position | Released | |
| Other | Vehicle stopped | |
*1: CVT
*2: M/T
[ ]: HDS Parameter
Malfunction Threshold
The ratio of the commanded air fuel ratio by target air fuel ratio is 1.290 or more.
Possible Cause
The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
- PCM internal circuit failure
Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
- Leave the vehicle until the engine coolant temperature [ECT Sensor 1] lowers to 95 deg.F (35 deg.C) or less.
- Start the engine, and let it idle for at least 10 seconds.
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot are stored.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot can be cleared with the scan tool clear command.