AMT-200

OBD2 Terms
Catalyst Monitor - Non Continuous
Checks the three-way cat by comparing the upstream and downstream O2 sensor signals.
A Non Continuous monitor that will run once per trip given the appropriate enabling conditions.

Comprehensive component Monitor – Continuous Monitor

The system check of the sensor inputs. This includes all types of electrical faults and rationality
checks of sensor inputs.

Diagnostic Trouble codes

Second Digit indicates SAE or
Code structure: Manufacturer Specific
0 – SAE generic
First Digit indicates the System 1 – Manufacture specific
P – Powertrain 2 – SAE generic
B – Body 3 – P30xx-P33xxManufacture specific
C – Chassis 3 - P34xx-P39xx Generic
U - Network 3 - “C” “B” “U” generic

PO301
Third Digit indicates Specific System 4th & 5th Digits indicates fault code
1 – Air/Fuel Induction number (00-99) see charts
2 – Fuel Injection
3 – Ignition or Misfire
4 – Auxiliary Emission Controls
5 – Vehicle speed, Idle Controls, Auxiliary input
6 – Computer Inputs and Outputs
7 – Transmission
8 – Transmission
A – Hybrid propulsion

Example:

PO301 – Powertrain, SAE, Ignition Misfire, Cylinder #1

Code Types:

A Codes – (one-trip detection)

Misfire detection, Fuel Control and Comprehensive Component monitors. Hard DTC,
MIL on and Freeze Frame data stored.

B Codes – (two-trip detection)

First failure sets a pending code. Second consecutive failure in similar conditions results
in hard DTC, MIL on and Freeze Frame data stored.

C & D Codes – Non emissions related

Does not turn on the MIL, stores a DTC, may turn on other indicator lamps, may store a
failure record.

Drive Cycle - see Trip

EGR Monitor – Non Continuous

Verifies EGR operation by opening EGR and looking for the predicted results. A Non
Continuous monitor that will run once per trip given the appropriate enabling conditions.

Enabling Conditions
The specific operating conditions that must be meet for a monitor to run.

EVAP Monitor – Non Continuous

Checks evaporative system for leaks and verifies air flow in the system. Must be able to detect a
leak as small as .020 in the system. A Non Continuous monitor that will run once per trip given
the appropriate enabling conditions.

Freeze Frame Data

The vehicle operating conditions under which the DTC was set. Freeze Frame data is only
required to be stored for emissions related failures. Data may be overwritten by a DTC with
higher priority.

Fuel System Monitor – Continuous Monitor

The PCM check of the O2 sensor signals and Fuel Trim. MIL will turn on if PCM cannot
maintain fuel control.

MIL
The malfunction indicator lamp MIL will turn on anytime the vehicle could exceed 1.5 times the
allowable exhaust emissions.

Misfire Monitor – Continuous Monitor

The PCM must verify cylinder firing. Usually done with CKP sensor. PCM looks for changes
in rotational speed indicating a misfire.
Type A - Severe misfire excessive misfires in 200 revolutions.
MIL flashing, Hard DTC, Freeze Frame Data Stored
 Type B - Excessive misfires in 1000 – 3200 revolutions.
Pending DTC and Freeze Frame first trip
MIL on, hard DTC, Freeze Frame second trip.

Monitors
The self-tests performed by the vehicle mandated by legislation pertaining to ODB2.
There are three continuous monitors:
Comprehensive Component
Misfire
Fuel Control

Non-continuous monitors:
EGR HO2S Catalyst
EVAP AIR Others

Oxygen Sensor Monitor – Non Continuous

Checks sensors output signal and heater circuit. A Non Continuous monitor that will run once
per trip given the appropriate enabling conditions.

Readiness Status
OBD2 systems must indicate the status of its monitors.
Ready – indicates monitor has run and passed
Failed – indicates monitor has run and failed
Pending – indicates monitor has not run

TRIP
A TRIP or Drive Cycle is where the enabling conditions are met for at least one non-continuous
monitor to run.
A global TRIP or compete Drive Cycle is where enabling conditions have been meet for all
monitor to run.

Warm-Up Cycle
Key-on engine operation where the coolant temp rises at least 40 degrees and goes above 160
degrees.