Circuit Description
The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage near 450 mV between the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) high signal circuit and the low reference circuit. The HO2S varies the voltage over a range from about 1,000 mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when the exhaust is lean.
The ECM monitors and stores the HO2S voltage information. The ECM evaluates the HO2S voltage samples in order to determine the amount of time that the HO2S voltage was out of range. The ECM compares the stored HO2S voltage samples taken within each sample period and determines if the majority of the samples are out of the operating range.
The ECM monitors the HO2S voltage for being fixed below a predetermined voltage. If the ECM detects the voltage is too low, this DTC sets.
DTC Descriptor
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:
DTC P0137 HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 2
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0117, P0118, P0125, and P0128 are not set. |
| • | The engine is operating for more than 1 second. |
| • | The HO2S heater is at operating temperature for more than 10 seconds. |
| • | The ignition 1 voltage is more than 10.5 volts. |
| • | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 40°C (104°F) at start-up and the ECT was more than 60°C (140°F) when the ignition was turned OFF last ignition cycle. |
| • | The calculated exhaust temperature is between 250-800°C (482-1,472°F). |
| • | DTC P0137 runs continuously once the above conditions are met for more than 90 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The ECM detects that the HO2S signal voltage is less than 60 mV. |
| • | The condition exists for less than 4 seconds. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic. |
| • | Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
The following table illustrates the ECM connector locations:
ECM Connector Location | |
|---|---|
C2 | C1 |
Front of Vehicle | |
| • | Use the J 35616-A/BT-8637 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector. |
| • | The rear HO2S will not go into closed loop when the engine is idling. Once the HO2S are at operating temperature, and the vehicle is moving, the rear HO2S will go into closed loop. |
| • | For an intermittent condition, refer to Intermittent Conditions . |
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||
2 |
Important: Inspect the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) for being secure before proceeding with this DTC. A sensor that is loose could cause this DTC to set.
Is the voltage less than the specified value? | 60 mV | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 | ||||||||||
3 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||||||||||
4 |
Is the HO2S voltage within the specified range? | 375-575 mV | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||||
5 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||
6 | Test or inspect for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||||
7 | Replace the HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||||||
8 | Replace the ECM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 9 | -- | ||||||||||
9 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 10 | ||||||||||
10 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||
