The 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. A heating element inside the HO2S minimizes the time required for the sensor to reach operating temperature. Voltage is provided to the heater by the ignition 1 voltage circuit through a fuse. Ground is provided to the heater on the low control circuit by a low side driver within the control module. The control module monitors the current draw of the heater to determine if a failure is present.

The HO2S utilizes the following circuits:

P0135

P0141

P0135

The engine control module (ECM) detects that the HO2S heater current is less than 0.1 amp for 3 seconds.

P0141

The ECM detects that the HO2S heater current is less than 0.1 amp for 13 seconds.

DTC P0135 and P0141 are Type B DTCs.

DTC P0135 and P0141 are Type B DTCs.

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Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

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Important: It may take up to 8 minutes for the DTC to set.

1. With the engine at normal operating temperature, operate the engine above 1,200 RPM for 30 seconds and then allow the engine to idle. DTC P0135 or P0141 should not set.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate H02S.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition 1 voltage circuit and ground.

Important: The ignition 1 voltage circuit supplies voltage to other components. Make sure you test all circuits for a short to ground or test all components for being shorted that share the ignition 1 voltage circuit.

⇒	If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition 1 voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the ignition 1 voltage circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the ignition 1 voltage circuit and replace as necessary.

3. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the control circuit and B+. The test lamp should not illuminate.

⇒	If test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

4. Start and idle the engine, and verify the test lamp illuminates or flashes.

⇒	If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

5. If all circuits/connections test normal, test or replace the H02S sensor.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the HO2S.
2. Test the HO2S heater resistance for 3-35 ohms.

⇒	If the resistance is out of the specified range, replace the HO2S.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.