Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0131: HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1

DTC P0132: HO2S Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1

DTC P0137: HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2

DTC P0138: HO2S Circuit High Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 2

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	High Resistance	Open	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
HO2S High Signal	P0131, P0134, P0137, P0140, P0151, P0154, P0157, P0160, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P0131, P0133, P0134, P0137, P0140, P0151, P0153, P0154, P0157, P0160, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P0131, P0133, P0134, P0137, P0140, P0153, P0154, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P0132, P0134, P0138, P0140, P0152, P0154, P0158, P0160, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P0133, P0134, P0140, P0153, P0160, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04
HO2S Low Signal	P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P0131, P0133, P0134, P0138, P0140, P0151, P0153, P0154, P0157, P0160, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01	P0131, P0133, P0134, P0138, P0140, P0153, P0154, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P0134, P0138, P0140, P0152, P0153, P0158, P0160, P1133, P1153, P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04	P2A00, P2A01, P2A03, P2A04

Typical Scan Tool Data

HO2S Sensor 1 Voltage

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open	Short to Voltage
Parameter Normal Range: 200-800 mV
HO2S High Signal	0 mV	Approximately 470 mV	Approximately 1,100 mV
HO2S Low Signal	455 mV	Approximately 450 mV	Approximately 445 mV

Circuit/System Description

Heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and post catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. The HO2S must reach operating temperature to provide an accurate voltage signal. Heating elements inside the HO2S minimize the time required for the sensors to reach operating temperature. The engine control module (ECM) supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of about 450 mV. When the engine is first started, the ECM operates in Open Loop, ignoring the HO2S voltage signal. Once the HO2S reaches operating temperature and Closed Loop is achieved, the HO2S generates a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV that fluctuates above and below bias voltage. High HO2S voltage indicates a rich exhaust stream. Low HO2S voltage indicates a lean exhaust stream.

Conditions for Running the DTC

P0131

P0132

P0137 and P0138

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0131

P0132

P0137

P0138

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTCs P0131, P0132, P0137, and P0138 are Type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs P0131, P0132, P0137, and P0138 are Type B DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

1. If any HO2S heater DTCs are set, perform those diagnostics first.
2. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
3. Engine running, observe the affected HO2S parameter with a scan tool.

•	The pre-catalyst oxygen sensors value should vary from below 200 mV to above 800 mV and respond to fueling changes.

•	The post-catalyst oxygen sensors value should change more than 200 mV when the throttle is quickly cycled 3 times from closed to wide open and back to closed after running the engine at 1,500 RPM for 30 seconds.

4. The affected HO2S may be damaged due to contamination. Prior to replacing the affected HO2S, inspect for the following sources of contamination:

Caution: Refer to Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Caution in the Preface section.

•	A silicon contaminated HO2S

•	Fuel contamination--Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis.

•	Engine oil consumption--Refer to Oil Consumption Diagnosis.

•	Engine coolant consumption--Refer to Loss of Coolant.

5. Engine running, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P0131, P0132, P0137 or P0138 should not set.
6. 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 data.

Circuit/System Testing

Note: All modules must be powered down or misdiagnosis may result.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the scan tool and wait 60 seconds to ensure all modules are powered down.
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate HO2S.
3. Ignition OFF, measure for less than 5 ohms resistance between the appropriate HO2S low signal circuit terminal A and ground.

⇒	If more than the specified range, test the appropriate HO2S low signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

4. Ignition ON, verify the appropriate scan tool HO2S parameter is approximately 450 mV.

⇒	If more than the specified value, test the appropriate HO2S high signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If less than the specified value, test the appropriate HO2S high signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.

5. Ignition ON, install a 3A fused jumper wire at the HO2S high signal circuit terminal B. Toggle the jumper wire between the HO2S low signal circuit terminal A and battery voltage. Verify the appropriate scan tool HO2S parameter toggles between 0 mV and approximately 1,000 mV.

⇒	If the appropriate scan tool HO2S parameter does not toggle correctly, test the HO2S high signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the ECM.

6. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate HO2S.

Repair Instructions

Caution: Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance Learn Reset Caution in the Preface section.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.