Diagnostic Instructions

DTC Descriptors

DTC P1138: HO2S Circuit High Voltage During Decel Fuel Cut-Off (DFCO) Sensor 2

DTC P2297: HO2S Circuit High Voltage During Decel Fuel Cut-Off (DFCO) Sensor 1

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open/High Resistance	Short to Voltage	Signal Performance
HO2S Signal	P0131, P0137, P1137, P1166	P0134, P0140	P0132, P0138, P1138, P2297	P0133
Low Reference	--	P0134, P0140	--	P0133

Typical Scan Tool Data

HO2S 1 and 2

Circuit	Short to Ground	Open	Short to Voltage
Operating Conditions: Engine operating in Closed Loop. Parameter Normal Range: Fluctuates above and below 350-500 mV.
HO2S 1 and 2 Signal	0 mV	400-415 mV	1,000 mV
Low Reference	--	400-415 mV	1,000 mV

Circuit Description

The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the engine is started, the control module operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage while calculating the air-to-fuel ratio. The control module supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias voltage of about 450 mV. While the engine runs, the HO2S heats up and begins to generate a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV. This voltage will fluctuate above and below the bias voltage. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control module, Closed Loop is entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air-to-fuel ratio. An HO2S voltage that increases above bias voltage toward 1,000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that decreases below bias voltage toward 0 mV indicates a lean fuel mixture.

The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to operating conditions faster. This allows the system to enter Closed Loop earlier and the control module to calculate the air-to-fuel ratio sooner.

The HO2S utilizes the following circuits:

Conditions for Running the DTC

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The engine control module (ECM) detects that the HO2S voltage is greater than 550 mV during DFCO mode.

Action Taken when the DTC Sets

DTCs  P1138 and P2297 are type B DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTCs  P1138 and P2297 are type B 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

1. With the engine running, observe the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) voltage parameter. The reading should fluctuate above and below the range of 350-550 mV.
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 of the appropriate HO2S.
2. Engine idling, verify that the HO2S parameter is between 350-500 mV.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

3. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

4. Verify that none of the following conditions exist:

•	Water intrusion in the HO2S harness connector

•	Exhaust leaks near the HO2S

•	High fuel system pressure--Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

•	Rich fuel injectors--Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool .

•	Fuel that is contaminated--Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis .

•	Fuel saturation of the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister

•	Contaminated HO2S--Silicon

⇒	If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.

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

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.