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Engine Controls Components
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Circuit Description

The HO2S 2, located in the exhaust stream past the catalytic converter, produces an output signal relative to the oxygen storage capacity of the catalytic converter. The PCM can then determine the ability of the catalytic converter to convert the exhaust emissions effectively. The HO2S 2 signal will be far less active than the signal produced by the front Oxygen Sensor 1 (O2S 1).

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • DTCs P0105, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0171, P0200, P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0335, P0440, P0442, P0446, P0506, P0507, P0601, P0602, or P1441 are not set.
    • The air flow is more than 5.5 grams per second.
    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is more than 40°C (104°F).
    • The throttle position (TP) is between 4 percent and 56 percent.

Conditions For Setting The DTC

HO2S 2 remains between 425 mV and 460 mV for 125 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate after two consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs with the malfunction present.
    • The PCM will record the operating conditions at the time that the diagnostic fails. This information will store in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records buffers.
    • A history DTC stores.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will turn OFF after 3 consecutive ignition cycles in which the diagnostic runs without a fault.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm up cycles without a fault.
    • Use a scan tool to clear the DTCs.

Diagnostic Aids

Whenever the oxygen sensor pigtail wiring, the connector, or the terminal are damaged, replace the entire oxygen sensor assembly. Do not attempt to repair the wiring, connector or terminals. In order for the sensor to function properly, the rear HO2S 2 must have a clean air reference. This clean air reference is obtained by way of the oxygen sensor wires. Any attempt to repair the wires, connectors or terminals could result in the obstruction of the air reference and degrade the performance of the oxygen sensor.

A poor connection, rubbed through wire insulation or a wire broken inside the insulation may cause an intermittent.

Check for the following conditions:

    • A poor connection or damaged harness - Inspect the PCM harness for the following condition:
       - Open in the rear HO2S high circuit
       - Improper mating
       - Broken locks
       - Improperly formed or damaged terminals
       - Poor terminal to wire connection
       - Damaged harness.
    • An intermittent test - Observe the rear HO2S 2 on the scan tool while moving the related connectors and wiring harness with the key ON. Whenever the fault is induced, the rear HO2S 2 display will change. This may help isolate the location of the malfunction.

Test Description

The number(s) below refer(s) to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

  1. The Powertrain OBD System Check prompts you to complete some of the basic checks and to store the freeze frame and failure records data on the scan tool if applicable. This creates an electronic copy of the data captured when the malfunction occurred. The scan tool stores this data for later reference.

  2. This step determines if DTC P0140 is the result of a hard malfunction or an intermittent condition.

  3. Disconnecting the HO2S 2 and connecting a jumper wire between the HO2S 2 signal circuit and the HO2S 2 low circuit to ground, will determine if the PCM or wiring or HO2S 2 is malfunctioning.

  4. This step determines which circuit the malfunction is in. If the HO2S 2 signal circuit and the HO2S 2 low circuit are OK, this is an indication that the PCM electrical connection or the PCM is malfunctioning.

  5. Reprogram the replacement PCM and perform the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure. Refer to the latest Isuzu Technical Communications System (ITCS) information for PCM programming and Crankshaft Position System Variation Learn for the crankshaft position system variation learn procedure.

DTC P0140-Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Circuit Insufficient Activity Detected (Sensor 2)

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Run the engine above the specified normal operating temperature.
  4. Run the engine above the specified RPM for 2 minutes.

Does the scan tool display an HO2S 2 voltage between the specified value?

80°C (176°F) 1,200 RPM

425 mV-460 mV (0.425 V-0.460 V)

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Review the Freeze Frame data and record the parameters.
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Freeze Frame conditions and Conditions For Setting the DTC as specified.

Does the scan tool display the HO2S 2 voltage steady around the specified value?

425 mV-460 mV (0.425 V-0.460 V)

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 11

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Caution: Avoid contact with moving parts and hot surfaces while working around a running engine in order to prevent physical injury.

  3. Disconnect the HO2S 2 electrical connector.
  4. Connect a jumper wire to the following HO2S 2 sensor circuits (PCM side) to ground:
  5. • HO2S 2 signal circuit
    • HO2S 2 low circuit
  6. Turn ON the ignition switch leaving the engine OFF.

Does the scan tool display the HO2S 2 voltage below the specified value?

100 mV (0.10 V)

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Check for a malfunctioning electrical connection at the HO2S electrical connector (PCM side).
  3. Repair the electrical connector as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Remove the jumper wires.
  3. Reconnect the HO2S 2 electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the PCM electrical connector.
  5. Connect a test light to B+.
  6. Probe the PCM harness HO2S 2 low terminal.

Does the test light illuminate?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

7

Caution: Avoid contact with moving parts and hot surfaces while working around a running engine in order to prevent physical injury.

Replace the HO2S 2 sensor. Refer to the Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 11

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8

  1. Check for the following conditions in the HO2S 2 signal circuit:
  2. • Open circuit
    • Poor electrical connection
  3. Repair the circuit or electrical connection as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Was a repair necessary?

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Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

9

Repair the open in the HO2S 2 low circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the action complete?

--

Go to Step 11

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10

Replace the PCM. Refer to the Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 11

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11

  1. Clear the DTCs with the scan tool.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature.
  4. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for setting this DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the scan tool indicate that this diagnostic has ran and passed?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 2

12

Check to see if any additional DTCs are set.

Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed?

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Go to applicable DTC table

System OK