Circuit Description
Heated oxygen sensors are used in order to minimize the amount of time required for Closed Loop fuel control operation and to allow accurate catalyst monitoring. The oxygen sensor heater greatly decreases the amount of time required for the fuel control sensor HO2S 1 to become active. The oxygen sensor heater is required by the catalyst monitor sensor HO2S 2 to maintain a sufficiently high temperature. This allows accurate exhaust oxygen content readings further from the engine.
The powertrain control module (PCM) will run the heater test only after a cold start, determined by engine coolant and intake air temperature at the time of start-up, and only once during an ignition cycle. When the engine is started the PCM will monitor the HO2S voltage. When the HO2S voltage indicates a sufficiently active sensor, the PCM looks at how much time has elapsed since start-up. If the PCM determines that too much time was required for the HO2S 1 to become active, DTC P0135 will set. The time it should take the HO2S to reach operating temperature is based on the engine coolant temperature at start-up and the average Mass Air Flow since start-up. Higher average airflow or higher start-up engine coolant temperature equals less time to HO2S activity.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No active TP, MAP, MAF, ECT, IAT, AIR Sensor, Fuel Injector Circuit, or EVAP DTCs are present. |
| • | The intake air temperature (IAT) is less than 35°C (95°F) at start-up. |
| • | The engine coolant temperature (ECT) is less than 35°C (95°F) at start-up. |
| • | The IAT and the ECT are within 6°C (42°F) of each other at start-up. |
| • | The ignition voltage is between 9.0-18.0V. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
HO2S 1 voltage remains within 150 mV of the bias voltage, which is approximately 450 mV, for more time than it should. The amount of time varies depending on the engine coolant temperature at start-up and the average air flow since start-up, but the time will not exceed 2.5 minutes.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has run and passed. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool. |
Diagnostic Aids
Inspect for the following conditions:
Important: Remove any debris from the connector surfaces before servicing a component. Inspect the connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing a component. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion.
| • | A faulty terminal connection--Inspect the harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal-to-wire connections. Use a corresponding mating terminal in order to test for proper tension. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Damaged harness--Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness inspection does not reveal a problem, observe the display on the scan tool while moving the connectors and the wiring harnesses that are related to the sensor. A change in the scan tool display may indicate the location of the fault. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. |
| • | Inspect the PCM and the engine grounds for clean and secure connections. |
If the DTC is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Failure Records can be useful in determining when the DTC was last set.
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:
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The HO2S should be allowed to cool before performing this test. If the HO2S heater is functioning, the signal voltage will gradually increase or decrease as the sensor element warms. If the heater is not functioning, the HO2S signal will remain near the 450-mV bias voltage.
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This step ensures that the ignition feed circuit to the HO2S is not open or shorted. The test lamp should be connected to a good ground, in case the HO2S low or the HO2S heater ground circuit is faulty.
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This step tests the HO2S heater ground circuit.
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This step checks for an open or shorted HO2S heater element. The heater element resistance will vary according to the temperature of the HO2S. A hot HO2S heater element will measure a much higher resistance than a HO2S heater element at room temperature. It is important to allow the HO2S to cool before measuring the HO2S heater element resistance.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | ||
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Important: If the engine has just been operating, allow the engine to cool for approximately one-half hour before proceeding.
Does HO2S voltage go from bias voltage to more than the first specified value or less than the second specified value? | 600 mV 300 mV | Go to Diagnostic Aids | ||
3 | Inspect the HO2S ignition feed fuse. Is the fuse open? | -- | ||
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Important: Use a known good ground. Do not use the HO2S heater ground or low circuit.
Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | |||
Connect the test lamp between the HO2S ignition feed circuit and the HO2S heater ground. Does test lamp illuminate? | -- | |||
Does the resistance measure within the specified range? | 5-10 ohms | |||
7 | Repair the open HO2S ignition feed circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems? Is the action complete? | -- | -- | |
8 | Repair the open HO2S heater ground circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
9 | Inspect for a faulty connection at the HO2S. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
10 | Test the HO2S signal and low circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
11 | Inspect the HO2S signal or low circuits for a faulty connection at the PCM and HO2S. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring System. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | ||
12 | Replace the HO2S 1. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | -- | |
13 | Repair the short to ground in HO2S ignition feed circuit and replace faulty fuse. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? | -- | -- | |
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Important: If engine has just been operating, allow the engine to cool for approximately one-half hour before proceeding.
Does HO2S voltage go from bias voltage to more than the first specified value or less than the second specified value? | 600 mV 300 mV | System OK |
