The PCM supplies a bias voltage of about 450mV between the HO2S signal and low circuits. When measured with a 10 megohm Digital Voltmeter, this may display as low as 320mV. The oxygen sensor varies the voltage within a range of about 1000mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10mV when exhaust is lean. The PCM constantly monitors the HO2S signal during closed loop operation and compensates for a rich or lean condition by decreasing or increasing injector pulse width as necessary. If the HO2S 1 voltage remains excessively high for an extended period of time, DTC P0132 will set.
• | No active TP sensor, EVAP system, misfire, IAT sensor, MAP sensor, fuel trim, fuel injector circuit, EGR Pintle Position, ECT sensor, CKP sensor, or MAF sensor DTC(s) present. |
• | System voltage is more than 9 volts. |
• | Closed loop commanded air/fuel ratio is between 14.5 and 14.8. |
• | Throttle angle is between 3 percent and 40 percent. |
• | HO2S 1 signal voltage remains above 975 mV during normal closed loop operation for more than 45 seconds. |
OR |
• | HO2S 1 signal voltage remains above 200 mV during deceleration fuel mode operation for more than 30 seconds. |
• | The PCM will illuminate the MIL during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
• | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Fail Records data. |
• | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed. |
• | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
• | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool. |
Check the following items:
• | Fuel Pressure: The system will go rich if pressure is too high. The PCM can compensate for some increase. However, if fuel pressure is too high, a DTC P0132 may be set. |
Refer to Fuel System Pressure Test . |
• | Check the EVAP Canister for fuel saturation. If the EVAP Canister is full of fuel, check the canister control and hoses. |
• | Mass Air Flow Sensor: Disconnect the MAF sensor and see if the rich condition is corrected. If so, replace the MAF sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement . |
• | Fuel Pressure Regulator: Check for a leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm by checking vacuum line to regulator for the presence of fuel. If a problem is found, replace the fuel pressure regulator. Refer to Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement . |
• | TP Sensor: An intermittent TP sensor output will cause the system to go rich due to a false indication of the engine accelerating. Throttle Angle displayed on a scan tool should increase steadily from 0% to 100% when opening the throttle. If not, check the TP sensor for loose mounting screws. If the TP mounting screws are OK, replace the TP sensor. Refer to Throttle Position Sensor Replacement . |
• | Shorted Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S): If the HO2S is internally shorted the HO2S voltage displayed on the scan tool will be over 1 volt. Disconnect the affected HO2S and jumper the HO2S low circuit to ground with the key ON with the engine OFF. If the displayed HO2S voltage changes from over 1000 mV to around 450 mV, replace the HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . Silicon contamination of the HO2S can also cause a high HO2S voltage to be indicated. This condition is indicated by a powdery white deposit on the portion of the HO2S exposed to the exhaust stream. If contamination is noticed, replace the affected HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . |
• | Open HO2S Signal or Low Circuit or Malfunctioning HO2S: A poor connection or open in the HO2S signal or low circuit can cause the DTC to set during deceleration fuel mode. An HO2S which is malfunctioning and not allowing a full voltage swing between the rich and lean thresholds can also cause this condition. Operate the vehicle while monitoring the HO2S voltage with a scan tool. If the HO2S voltage is limited within a range between 300 mV to 600 mV, check the HO2S signal and low circuit wiring and associated terminal connections. |
• | If the wiring and connections are OK, replace the affected HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . |
The numbers below refer to step numbers on the diagnostic table.
DTC P0132 failing during deceleration fuel mode operation (vehicle speed above 40 km/h / 25 mph, TP angle below 3%) may indicate a condition described in Diagnostic Aids. If the DTC P0132 test passes while the Fail Records conditions are being duplicated, an intermittent condition is indicated. Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the HO2S 1 voltage remain above the specified value? | 800 mV | ||
Operate the vehicle in Decel fuel mode (vehicle speed above 40 km/h / 25 mph, TP angle below 3%) while monitoring HO2S 1 voltage display on the scan tool HO2S data list. Does the HO2S 1 voltage remain above the specified value while in Decel fuel mode? | 110 mV | |||
4 |
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0132 failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
5 | Disconnect HO2S 1and jumper HO2S low circuit to ground. Does the scan tool indicate HO2S 1 voltage near the specified value? | 450 mV | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
6 |
Does the DMM indicate a voltage greater than specified value? | 600 mV | ||
7 | Repair short to voltage in the HO2S 1 signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | ||
9 |
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0132 failed this ignition? | -- | System OK |