Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0031:  HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 1

DTC P0032:  HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Voltage Sensor 1

DTC P0037:  HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 2

DTC P0038:  HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Voltage Sensor 2

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
Ignition 1 Voltage	1	P0031, P0037	--	--
HO2S 1 Heater Control	P0031	P0031, P0135	P0032	P0135
HO2S 2 Heater Control	P0037	P0037, P0141	P0038	P0141
1. Engine cranks but does not run and the fuse for the ignition circuit opens.

Circuit Description

The 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. A heating element inside the HO2S minimizes the time required for the sensor to reach operating temperature. Voltage is provided to the heater by the ignition 1 voltage circuit through a fuse. Ground is provided to the heater on the low control circuit by a low side driver within the control module.

The HO2S utilizes the following circuits:

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The engine control module (ECM) detects an open, short to ground, or short to voltage on the control circuit of the H02S.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0031, P0032, P0037, and P0038 are Type A DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Circuit/System Verification

Important: It may take up to 8 minutes for the DTC to set.

1. With the engine at normal operating temperature, operate the engine above 1,200 RPM for 30 seconds and then allow the engine to idle. DTC P0031, P0032, P0037, or P0038 should not set.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

Circuit/System Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and ground.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition 1 voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition 1 voltage circuit and replace as necessary.

3. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit and B+.
4. Ignition ON, command the HO2S Heater ON and OFF with a scan tool. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

⇒	If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the HO2S sensor.

Component Testing

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the HO2S.
2. Measure for 3-23 ohms of resistance between the ignition 1 voltage circuit terminal and the control circuit terminal of the HO2S heater.

⇒	If the resistance is out of the specified range, replace the HO2S sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.