DTC P2237 or P2240. Cadillac XLR 2004

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2004 🢒 XLR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.6L (LH2) 🢒 DTC P2237 or P2240

Circuit Description

The wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) measures the amount of oxygen in the exhaust stream more quickly and accurately than the switching style HO2S. The wide band sensor consists of an oxygen sensing cell, an oxygen pumping cell, and a heater. The exhaust gas sample passes through a diffusion gap between the sensing cell and the pumping cell. The engine control module (ECM) supplies a signal voltage to the HO2S and uses this voltage as a reference to the amount of oxygen in the exhaust system. An electronic circuit within the ECM controls the pump current through the oxygen pumping cell in order to maintain a constant signal voltage. The ECM monitors the voltage variation on the signal circuit and attempts to keep the voltage constant by increasing or decreasing the amount of current flow, or reversing the direction of the current flow to the pumping cell. By measuring the direction and amount of current required to maintain the signal voltage, the ECM can determine the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust. The signal voltage is displayed as a lambda value. A lambda value of 1 is equal to a stoichiometric air fuel ratio of 14.7:1. Under normal operating conditions, the lambda value will remain around 1. When the system is lean, the oxygen level will be high and the lambda value will be high, or more than 1. When the system is rich, the oxygen level is low and the lambda value will be low, or less than 1. The ECM uses this information to maintain the proper air/fuel ratio. If the ECM detects one of the HO2S pumping circuits is open DTC P2237 will set for bank 1 sensor 1, or DTC P2240 will set for bank 2 sensor 1.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	DTCs P0030, P0031, P0032, P0036, P0037, P0038, P0050, P0051, P0052, P0056, P0057, P0058, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0135, P0137, P0138, P0139, P0140, P0141, P0151, P0152, P0153, P0155, P0157, P0158, P0159, P0160, P0161, P1137, P1138, P1157, P1158 are not set.

•	The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ECM detects one of the following HO2S circuits is open:

•	The input pump current circuit

•	The output pump current circuit

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.

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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 3 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.

Step

Action

Values

Yes

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Engine Control Module Connector End Views

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

If DTC P0131 or P0151 is also set diagnose those DTCs first.

Is DTC P0131 or P0151 also set?

Go to DTC P0131 or P0151

Go to Step 3

Start the engine.
Allow the engine to reach operating temperature. Refer to Scan Tool Data List .
Cycle the throttle from idle to wide open throttle (WOT) 3 times within 5 seconds while observing the HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 or HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 parameter with a scan tool.

Does the affected lambda value reach the specified value as the engine decelerates?

1.989

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Start the engine.
Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Intermittent Conditions

Turn OFF the ignition.
Inspect the exhaust system for any leaks upstream from the affected oxygen sensor.
Inspect for any exhaust leaks between the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 and the HO2S 2.
Repair the exhaust leak, as necessary. Refer to Exhaust Leakage in Engine Exhaust.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 6

Disconnect the connector for the HO2S that applies to this DTC.
Visually and physically inspect for the following items:

•	The HO2S is securely installed

•	Terminal corrosion or water intrusion

•	Terminal tension at the HO2S connectors

•	Damaged wiring

Repair as necessary. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 7

Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the HO2S input pump current circuit, on the engine harness side, and a good ground.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Observe the HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 1 or HO2S Bank 2 Sensor 1 parameter with a scan tool.

Is the lambda value more than the specified value?

1.060

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

Remove the jumper wire from the previous step.
Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the HO2S low reference circuit and the HO2S reference voltage circuit, on the engine harness side.
Measure the voltage from the HO2S output pump current circuit, on the engine harness side connector, to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing in Wiring Systems.

Is the voltage more than the specified value?

4.5 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

Test the HO2S input pump current circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

Test the HO2S output pump current circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

Test for intermittent and poor connections at the HO2S. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Connector Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

Test for intermittent and poor connections at the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

Replace the affected HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 1 Sensor 1 or Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Bank 2 Sensor 1 .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

Replace the ECM. Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Start the engine.
Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 16

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

System OK