Circuit Description
The PCM supplies a bias voltage of about 450mV between the HO2S signal and low circuits. When measured with a 10 megaohm digital voltmeter, this may display as low as 320 mV. 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 be set.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | No active misfire, fuel injector circuit, TP sensor, EVAP, IAT sensor, MAP sensor, Fuel trim, EGR, ECT sensor, MAF sensor or CKP sensor DTC(s) present. |
| • | HO2S 1 signal voltage remains above 950 mV during normal closed loop operation. |
OR
| • | HO2S 1 signal voltage remains above 110 mV during deceleration fuel mode operation. |
| • | Either condition for up to 10 seconds. |
| • | Throttle angle between 3% and 40%. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (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 Failure Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn OFF the MIL 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 the scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
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 Diagnosis . |
| • | Perform Injector Balance Test. Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test . |
| • | Check the EVAP Canister for Fuel Saturation. If full of fuel, check canister control and hoses. Refer to Evaporative Emission Control System Diagnosis . |
| • | Disconnect the MAF sensor and see if rich condition is corrected. If so, replace the MAF sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement . |
| • | Check for a leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm by checking vacuum line to regulator for the presence of fuel. |
| • | An intermittent TP sensor output will cause the system to go rich due to a false indication of the engine accelerating. |
| • | Shorted Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S). If the HO2S is internally shorted the HO2S voltage displayed on the scan tool will be over 1.0 volt. Disconnect the affected HO2S and jumper the HO2S low circuit to ground with the key on, engine off. If the displayed HO2S voltage changes from over 1000mV to around 450mV, replace the HO2S. 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 Faulty 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 faulty 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 300mV to 600mV, check the HO2S signal and low circuit wiring and associated terminal connections. If the wiring and connections are OK, replace the HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the Diagnostic Table:
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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. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming .
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 |
Does the HO2S 1 voltage remain above the specified value? | 950 mV | ||
Operate vehicle in Decel fuel mode (vehicle speed above 25 m.p.h., 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? | 800 mV | |||
4 |
Does scan tool indicate DTC P0132 failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
5 | Disconnect HO2S 1 and jumper HO2S low circuit to ground. Does scan tool indicate HO2S 1 voltage near the specified value? | 450 mV | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
6 |
Does DMM indicate a voltage greater than specified value? | 600 mV | ||
Repair short to voltage in the HO2S 1 signal circuit. Refer to Repair Procedures in Electrical Diagnosis. Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||
8 | Replace the PCM. Important: : Replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
9 |
Does scan tool indicate DTC P0132 failed this ignition? | -- | Repair complete |
