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For 1990-2009 cars only

Description

This diagnostic identifies a fault in the communication system between the integrated circuit that operates the wide band heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) and the main microprocessor. The following DTCs are diagnosed in this table:

    • DTC P167A control module HO2S bank 1 sensor 1 system performance
    • DTC P167B control module HO2S bank 2 sensor 1 system performance

Step

Action

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
  2. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
  3. Start the engine.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 3

Go to Intermittent Conditions

3

Replace the engine control module (ECM). Refer to Engine Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 4

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4

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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

System OK