Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptor
DTC P0133: HO2S Slow Response Sensor 1
Diagnostic Fault Information
Circuit
| Short to Ground
| Open/High Resistance
| Short to Voltage
| Signal Performance
|
HO2S 1 Signal
| P0131, P0137
| P0134, P0140
| P0132, P0138
| P0133
|
Low Reference
| --
| P0134, P0140
| P0132, P0138
| P0133
|
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:
• | A low reference circuit |
• | An ignition 1 voltage circuit |
• | A heater control circuit |
Conditions for Running the DTC
• | DTCs P0107, P0108, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0135, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0300, P0336, P0337, P0351, P0352, P0400, P0404, P0405, P0406, P0444, P0445, P0506, P0507, P1402, P1403, and P1404 are not
set. |
• | The startup engine coolant temperature is greater than 70°C (158°F). |
• | The ignition 1 voltage is greater than 10 volts. |
• | The engine has been operating for more than 1 minute. |
• | The evaporative emissions (EVAP) system purge is less than 20 percent. |
• | The fuel system is in closed loop. |
• | The engine airflow is between 8-30 g/s. |
• | The engine speed is between 1,500 and 3,000 RPM. |
• | The DTC runs once per ignition cycle when the above conditions are met for 2 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 rich-to-lean average response time is less than 90 milliseconds or lean-to-rich average response time is more than 125 milliseconds.
Or
The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 rich-to-lean or lean-to-rich switches are less than 10.
Or
The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 signal spends twice the amount of time in the rich region as compared to the lean region or the HO2S 1 signal spends twice the amount of time in the lean region as compared to the rich region.
Action Taken when the DTC Sets
DTC P0133 is a Type B DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTC P0133 is a Type B DTC.
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
- Verify that other DTCs are not set.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. DTC P0133 or P0139 should not set.
- 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
- Verify that none of the following conditions exist:
• | Water intrusion in the HO2S harness connector. |
• | HO2S wiring harness damage |
• | Incorrect RTV sealant |
• | Fuel saturation of the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister. |
• | Exhaust leaks near the HO2S. |
⇒ | If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary. |
- If all conditions test normal, replace the appropriate HO2S.
Repair Instructions
Perform the
Diagnostic Repair Verification
after completing the diagnostic procedure.