DTC P1133 or P1153. Oldsmobile Aurora 2003

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2003 🢒 Aurora 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Controls - 4.0L 🢒 DTC P1133 or P1153

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 of the exhaust stream. When the vehicle is first started the powertrain control module (PCM) operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage when calculating the air-to-fuel ratio. The PCM supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of about 450 mV. The HO2S generates a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV that fluctuates above and below bias voltage once in Closed Loop. A high HO2S voltage output indicates a rich fuel mixture. A low HO2S voltage output indicates a lean mixture. Heating elements inside the HO2S minimize the time required for the sensors to reach operating temperature, and to provide an accurate voltage signal. The PCM monitors the HO2S activity to make sure that enough lean to rich and rich to lean switches occur. A lean to rich switch occurs when the HO2S signal voltage changes from less than 300 mV to more than 600 mV. A rich to lean switch occurs when the HO2S signal voltage switches from more than 600 mV to less than 300 mV. This diagnostic runs once per key cycle. If the PCM detects that the HO2S did not switch enough times, DTC P1133 or P1153 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

•	DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0128, P0131, P0132, P0135, P0151, P0152, P0155, P0201-P0208, P0300, P0410, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P1415, P1416, P1441 are not set.

•	The system voltage is between 9-18 volts.

•	The Engine Speed parameter is between 1,200-2,300 RPM.

•	The MAF Sensor parameter is between 15-35 g/s.

•	The TP Sensor parameter is more than 3 percent.

•	The ECT Sensor parameter is more than 68°C (154°F).

•	The Loop Status parameter is closed.

•	The minimum engine run time is more than 3 minutes.

•	The transmission is not in Park, Reverse, or Neutral.

•	The above conditions are met for 3 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects that the HO2S 1 voltage failed to switch from rich-to-lean within a 90 second monitoring period.

The PCM detects that the HO2S 1 voltage failed to switch from lean-to-rich within a 90 second monitoring period.

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.

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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.

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.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls

Start the engine.
Allow the engine to idle at operating temperature.
Clear the DTC and record the Freeze/Frame Failure Records.
Observe the affected heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 voltage parameter with a scan tool.

Does the affected HO2S 1 voltage fluctuate rapidly above and below the specified range?

350-500 mV

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC.
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Start the engine.
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.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 4

Go to Intermittent Conditions

Turn OFF the ignition.
Disconnect the affected HO2S 1 connector.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Measure the voltage from the high signal circuit of the affected HO2S 1 harness connector on the engine harness side to a good ground with a DMM .

Is the affected HO2S 1 voltage within the specified range?

0.425-0.500 mV

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

Turn OFF the ignition.
Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the affected HO2S 1 high signal circuit of the engine harness and the affected HO2S 1 low reference circuit of the engine harness.
Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
Observe the affected HO2S 1 voltage with a scan tool.

Is the affected HO2S 1 voltage less than the specified value?

25 mV

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

Test the affected HO2S 1 high signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

Test the affected HO2S 1 low signal circuit for an open or high resistance. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 10

Inspect for the following that may affect the HO2S operation:

Notice: Refer to Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Notice in the Preface section.

•	HO2S for contamination

Notice: Refer to Heated Oxygen and Oxygen Sensor Notice in the Preface section.

•	Chafed, burnt, cut, pinched, or otherwise damaged HO2S wiring

•	The HO2S must have a clean air reference in order to function properly. This clean air reference is obtained by way of the HO2S wires. Obstruction of the air reference and degraded HO2S performance could result from any attempt to repair the above conditions.

•	Exhaust system leaks or restrictions

•	Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) system malfunction--Inspect the EVAP control system. Refer to Inspection/Maintenance Evaporative Emission System Set .

•	The fuel pressure--Incorrect fuel pressure can affect HO2S operation. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 9

Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the harness connector of the affected HO2S 1. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 11

Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the harness connector of the PCM. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 12

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 13

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 13

Clear the DTCs with a scan tool.
Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds.
Start the engine.
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.

Did the DTC fail this ignition?

Go to Step 2

Go to Step 14

Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool.

Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List

System OK