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:

P0131

P0137

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Engine Controls Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

1. Engine running at operating temperature, observe the applicable HO2S voltage parameter with a scan tool. 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.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
2. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool HO2S voltage parameter is between 350-500 mV.

⇒	If less than 350 mV, test the signal circuit of the HO2S sensor for a short to ground. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the engine control module (ECM).

3. Ignition OFF for 30 seconds, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit of the HO2S and ground.

⇒	If greater than 5 ohms, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

4. Install a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the signal circuit and the low reference circuit of the HO2S sensor and verify the scan tool HO2S sensor parameter is less than 60 mV.

⇒	If greater than 60 mV, test the signal circuit of the HO2S sensor for an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

5. Verify that the following conditions do not exist:

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

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

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

•	Exhaust leaks near the HO2S.

•	Engine vacuum leaks.

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

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

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.