Element 2WD L4-2.4L (2003)
Oxygen Sensor: Customer Interest
Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC PA200 (Air Fuel Ratio)
03-027
May 6, 2003
Applies To:
2003 Accord L4 2-door- From VIN 1HGCM7...3A000001 thru 1HGCM7...3A020275 2003 Accord L4 4-door- From VIN 1HGCM5...3A000001 thru
1HGCM5...3A071758 From VIN JHMCM5...3C000001 thru JHMCM5...3C073601
2003 Element 2WD - From VIN 5J6YH1...3L000001 thru 5J6YH1...3L006131
2003 Element 4WD - From VIN 5J6YH2...3L000001 thru 5J6YH2...3L014546
MIL Comes On With DTC P2A00 (P2900)
SYMPTOM
The MIL comes on with DTC P2A00 (P2900)* [Air Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Sensor 1) Range Performance Problem].
* If you use the PGM Tester to retrieve codes, you may see DTC P2900; it's the same as DTC P2A00.
PROBABLE CAUSE
The air fuel ratio sensor is faulty.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Check for DTC P2A00 (P2900). If P2A00 (P2900) is present, replace the air fuel ratio sensor, and clear the DTC.
WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION
In warranty:
The normal warranty applies.
Failed Part:
P/N 36531-RAA-A01
H/C 7136187
Defect Code:
072
Contention Code:
C99
Skill Level:
Repair Technician
Out of warranty:
Any repair performed after warranty expiration may be eligible for goodwill consideration by the District Parts and Service Manager or your Zone
Office. You must request consideration, and get a decision, before starting work.
PARTS INFORMATION
REPAIR PROCEDURE
1.
Connect the Honda Diagnostic System (HDS) or the PGM Tester to the vehicle's DLC (data link connector), and check for DTCs.
