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. If the PCM detects that the HO2S voltage remains within the bias voltage range, DTC P0134 sets for HO2S bank 1 sensor 1 or DTC P0154 sets for HO2S bank 2 sensor 1.
DTC Descriptors
This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:
| • | DTC P0134 HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 1 Sensor 1 |
| • | DTC P0154 HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 1 |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0068, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0200, P0220, P1125, P1516, P2101, P2108, P2135, U0107 are not set. |
| • | The Engine Run Time parameter is more than 300 seconds. |
| • | The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 volts. |
| • | The above conditions are met for 2 seconds. |
| • | This diagnostic runs continuously when the above conditions are met. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM detects that the affected HO2S voltage parameter is between 350-550 mV for 60 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. |
| • | The control module commands the Loop Status open. |
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 numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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If the voltage is varying above and below the specified value, the condition is not present.
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With no fault present, the test lamp will blink once per second.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No | ||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views | ||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||
2 |
Important: Whenever the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heaters are commanded ON with a scan tool, they will continue to be pulsed ON once per second until the ignition is turned OFF for 30 seconds.
Is the HO2S heater current parameter within the specified range? | 0.25-3.125 A | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 13 | ||||
Is the HO2S voltage parameter varying above and below the specified range? | 300-600 mV | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 5 | |||||
4 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | ||||
5 |
Is the HO2S voltage parameter more than the specified value? | 800 mV | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 | ||||
6 | Measure the voltage from the high signal circuit of the HO2S harness connector on the engine harness side to a good ground with the DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing . Is the voltage more than the specified value? | 0.2 V | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 | ||||
7 |
Important: The sensor may be damaged if the circuit is shorted to a voltage source. Test the HO2S high signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 24 | ||||
8 | Measure the voltage from the low signal circuit of the HO2S harness connector on the engine harness side to a good ground with a DMM. Refer to Circuit Testing . Is the voltage more than the specified value? | 2 V | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 10 | ||||
9 | Test the HO2S high signal circuit for an open or for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 24 | ||||
10 |
Is the HO2S voltage parameter less than the specified value? | 100 mV | Go to Step 23 | Go to Step 11 | ||||
11 | Test the HO2S low signal circuit for an open or for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 24 | ||||
12 | Test the HO2S low signal circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 24 | ||||
13 | Inspect the O2A fuse. Is the O2A fuse open? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 15 | ||||
14 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 17 | ||||
15 |
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 16 | Go to Step 26 | ||||
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Important: The test lamp may blink prior to commanding the heaters ON. This is because the heaters were commanded ON in a previous step. To command the heaters OFF, turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Does the test lamp blink once per second? | -- | Go to Step 18 | Go to Step 19 | |||||
17 |
Important: Perform the following test on all HO2S which are supplied voltage by the suspect circuit. Test the ignition 1 voltage circuit on the sensor side of the HO2S connector for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing . Is any sensor shorted to ground? | -- | Go to Step 27 | Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections | ||||
18 | Measure the resistance of the following circuits with a DMM:
Refer to Circuit Testing . Is the resistance of either circuit more than the specified value? | 3 ohms | Go to Step 25 | Go to Step 23 | ||||
19 | Is the test lamp on steady? | -- | Go to Step 20 | Go to Step 21 | ||||
20 | Test the HO2S heater low control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 24 | ||||
21 | Test the HO2S heater low control circuit for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing , Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 22 | ||||
22 | Test the HO2S heater low control circuit for an open or for high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing, Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 24 | ||||
23 | Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the HO2S. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Connector Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 27 | ||||
24 | Test for shorted terminals and for poor connections at the powertrain control module (PCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Connector Repairs , and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 29 | Go to Step 28 | ||||
25 | Repair the circuit with high resistance. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs . Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||
26 | Repair the open or high resistance in the ignition 1 voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs and Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs. Did you complete the repair? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||
27 | 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 29 | -- | ||||
28 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 29 | -- | ||||
29 |
Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 30 | ||||
30 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |||||
