Circuit Description
In order to control the emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), a 3-way catalytic converter is used. The catalyst within the converter promotes a chemical reaction, which oxidizes the HC and the CO present in the exhaust gas, converting these chemicals into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide. The catalyst also reduces the NOx, converting these chemicals to nitrogen. The powertrain control module (PCM) can monitor this process using the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 and the HO2S 2 . The HO2S 1 produces an output signal, which indicates the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust gas entering the 3-way catalytic converter. The HO2S 2 produces an output signal which indicates the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst. This in turn indicates the catalysts ability to efficiently convert the exhaust gases. If the catalyst is operating efficiently, the HO2S 1 signal will be far more active than the signal produced by the HO2S 2 . If the HO2S 2 signal voltage remains excessively low for an extended time, DTC P0137 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0410, P0440, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, or P1441 are not set. |
| • | The Closed Loop commanded air/fuel ratio is between 14.5-14.8. |
| • | The throttle angle is between 3-40 percent. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | The HO2S 2 signal voltage remains below 10 mV during the normal Closed Loop operation. |
| OR |
| • | The HO2S 2 signal voltage remains below 600 mV during the power enrichment mode fuel control operation. |
| • | For VIN K, the condition is present for up to 4 minutes. |
| • | For VIN 1, the condition is present for up 2.5 minutes. |
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. |
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. |
Diagnostic Aids
Inspect for the following conditions:
| • | The heated oxygen sensor wiring--The sensor pigtail may be mispositioned and contacting the exhaust system. |
| • | Poor PCM to engine grounds--Refer to Ground Distribution Schematics in Wiring Systems . |
| • | The fuel pressure--Inspect for a condition which causes a lean exhaust. The system will go lean if the pressure is too low. The PCM can compensate for some decrease. If fuel pressure is too low, DTC P0137 will set. |
| • | The fuel injectors--Refer to Fuel Injector Solenoid Coil Test . |
| • | Vacuum leaks--Inspect for the following conditions: |
| - | Disconnected or damaged vacuum hoses--Refer to Emission Hose Routing Diagram . |
| - | An incorrectly installed or malfunctioning crankcase ventilation valve |
| - | Vacuum leaks at the throttle body, the exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve, and the intake manifold mounting surfaces |
| • | Exhaust leaks--An exhaust leak may cause the outside air to be pulled into the exhaust gas stream past the HO2S, causing the DTC P0137 to set. Inspect for exhaust leaks near the HO2S 2 sensor. |
| • | The mass air flow (MAF) sensor--Disconnect the MAF sensor and see if the condition is corrected. If so, replace MAF sensor. Refer to Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement . |
| • | Fuel contamination--Water, even in small amounts, can be delivered to the fuel injectors. The water can cause a lean exhaust to be indicated. Excessive alcohol in the fuel can also cause this condition. Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis . |
If the condition is intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions .
Test Description
The number below refers to the step number on the diagnostic table.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics | ||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
2 |
Important: During this step, observe all HO2S voltage parameters. If all parameters remain below the specified value, refer to Diagnostic Aids.
Does the voltage measure less than the specified value? | 10 mV | Go to Step 4 | Go to Step 3 |
Does the DTC set? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
4 | Disconnect the HO2S 2 and jumper the low signal circuit on the PCM side to ground. Does the voltage measure near the specified value? | 450 mV | Go to Diagnostic Aids | Go to Step 5 |
5 |
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 6 |
6 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 7 | -- |
7 |
Does the DTC run and pass? | -- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 2 |
8 | With a scan tool, observe the stored information, Capture Info. Does the scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |
