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 in the exhaust stream. The HO2S must reach operating temperature to provide an accurate voltage signal. Heating elements inside the HO2S minimize the time required for the sensors to reach operating temperature. The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of about 450 mV. When the engine is first started the PCM operates in open loop, ignoring the HO2S voltage signal. Once the HO2S reaches operating temperatures and Closed Loop is achieved, the HO2S generates a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV that fluctuates above and below bias voltage. High HO2S voltage indicates a rich exhaust stream. Low HO2S voltage indicates a lean exhaust stream.
This diagnostic will only run once per ignition cycle. The PCM monitors the rich-to-lean and lean-to-rich transition time. A transition is defined as the HO2S voltage changes from above 650 mV to below 350 mV or from below 350 mV to above 650 mV. If the PCM detects that the transition time is too long, DTC P0133 will set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0125, P0128, P0201-P0204, P0220, P0300-P0304, P0315, P0336, P0442, P0446, P0452, P0453, P0455, P0496, P0506, P0507, P0601, P0602, P1621 are not set. |
| • | The ECT Sensor parameter is more than 70°C (158°F). |
| • | The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is more than 11 volts. |
| • | The Fuel Level Sensor parameter is more than 10 percent. |
| • | The Engine Run Time parameter is more than 200 seconds. |
| • | The Engine Speed parameter is between 1,000-3,500 RPM. |
| • | The MAP Sensor parameter is between 10-104 kPa. |
| • | The Air Flow Calculated parameter is more than 15 g/s. |
| • | The Loop Status parameter is closed. |
| • | The TP Sensor parameter is between 6-40 percent. |
| • | The EVAP Purge Solenoid command is more than 35 percent. |
| • | The above conditions are met for more than 60 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The PCM detects that the HO2S 1 rich-to-lean or lean-to-rich average response time is more than a calibrated value.
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. |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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When the system is operating correctly, the HO2S 1 voltage should toggle above and below the specified values. You may need to operate the vehicle within the Freeze Frame conditions and Conditions for Setting the DTC in order to duplicate the malfunction that was detected by the PCM.
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The specified value is what is measured on a correctly operating system.
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The specified value is what is measured on a correctly operating system.
Step | Action | Values | Yes | No | ||||||||||||||
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Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Powertrain Control Module Connector End Views or Engine Controls Connector End Views | ||||||||||||||||||
1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |||||||||||||||
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Important: If any other DTCs are set except for HO2S DTCs, refer to the other DTCs first before proceeding with this table.
Does the scan tool indicate that the HO2S 1 voltage is varying above and below the specified values? | 350-650 mV | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 | |||||||||||||||
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Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Intermittent Conditions | ||||||||||||||
Does the voltage measure within the specified value? | 350-550 mV | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 9 | |||||||||||||||
Does the scan tool indicate that the HO2S 1 voltage is less than the specified value? | 20 mV | Go to Step 6 | Go to Step 10 | |||||||||||||||
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Does the test lamp illuminate? | -- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 11 | ||||||||||||||
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Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command? | -- | Go to Step 14 | Go to Step 8 | ||||||||||||||
8 | Does the test lamp remain illuminated with each command? | -- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 13 | ||||||||||||||
9 | Test the HO2S 1 high signal circuit for the following conditions:
Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||
10 | Test the HO2S 1 low signal circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||
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Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Intermittent Conditions | ||||||||||||||
12 | Test the HO2S 1 low control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||
13 | Test the HO2S 1 low control circuit for an open, a high resistance, or a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 16 | ||||||||||||||
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Important: Before replacing the HO2S, check and remove any source of contamination. Inspect for the following conditions:
Did you find and correct the condition? | -- | Go to Step 19 | Go to Step 15 | ||||||||||||||
15 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the 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 19 | Go to Step 17 | ||||||||||||||
16 | Inspect for poor connections 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 19 | Go to Step 18 | ||||||||||||||
17 | Replace the HO2S 1. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||
18 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement . Did you complete the replacement? | -- | Go to Step 19 | -- | ||||||||||||||
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Did the DTC fail this ignition? | -- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 20 | ||||||||||||||
20 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? | -- | System OK | |||||||||||||||
