Circuit 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 powertrain control module (PCM) supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of about 450 mV. When the engine is first started the PCM 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. This diagnostic will only run once per ignition cycle. The PCM monitors the number of rich-to-lean and lean-to-rich transitions. If the PCM detects that the number of transitions were less than a specified value, DTC P1133 sets for HO2S bank 1 sensor 1, or DTC P1153 sets for HO2S bank 2 sensor 1.
DTC Descriptors
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
| • | DTC P1133 HO2S Insufficient Switching Bank 1 Sensor 1 |
| • | DTC P1153 HO2S Insufficient Switching Bank 2 Sensor 1 |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0135, P0151, P0152, P0154, P0155, P0200, P0300, P0442, P0446, P0452, P0453, P0455, P0496 are not set. |
| • | The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor parameter is more than 60°C (140°F). |
| • | The Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Purge Solenoid Command parameter is more than 1 percent. |
| • | The Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor parameter is between 20-55 g/s. |
| • | The Engine Speed parameter is between 1,200-3,000 RPM. |
| • | The Throttle Position (TP) Sensor parameter is more than 5 percent. |
| • | The Loop Status parameter is closed. |
| • | The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 volts. |
| • | The Fuel Tank Level Remaining parameter is more than 10 percent. |
| • | The Engine Run Time parameter is more than 160 seconds. |
| • | The above conditions are met for 1 second. |
| • | This diagnostic runs once time per drive cycle once the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM detects that the affected HO2S lean-to-rich or rich-to-lean transitions are less than a calibrated value for 100 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 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. |
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views | ||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||
Is the HO2S Voltage parameter varying above and below the specified range? | 250-625 mV | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||||
3 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | ||||||||
4 |
Is the HO2S Voltage parameter less than the specified value? | 100 mV | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 5 | ||||||||
5 |
Is the HO2S Voltage parameter less than the specified value? | 100 mV | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 7 | ||||||||
6 | Test the HO2S high signal circuit for a short to the HO2S low signal circuit. Refer to the following: Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||
7 | Test the HO2S high signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to the following: Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||
8 |
Is the HO2S Voltage parameter less than the specified value? | 100 mV | Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 9 | ||||||||
9 | Test the HO2S low signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to the following: Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||
10 | Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the HO2S. Refer to the following: Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 12 | ||||||||
11 | Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to the following: Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||
12 |
Notice: Refer to Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Notice in the Preface section. Important: The HO2S may be damaged due to contamination. Prior to replacing the HO2S, inspect for the following sources of contamination:
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 14 | -- | ||||||||
13 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 14 | -- | ||||||||
14 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||
15 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |||||||||
