Circuit Description
To control emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), a three-way catalytic converter is used. The catalyst within the converter promotes a chemical reaction which oxidizes the HC and CO present in the exhaust gas, converting them into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide. The catalyst also reduces NOx, converting it to nitrogen. The PCM has the ability to monitor this process using the HO2S 1 and the HO2S 2 heated oxygen sensors. The HO2S 1 sensor produces an output signal which indicates the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust gas entering the three-way catalytic converter. The HO2S 2 sensor produces an output signal which indicates the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst; this in turn indicates the catalyst's ability to convert exhaust gases efficiently. If the catalyst is operating efficiently, the HO2S 1 signal will be far more active than that produced by the HO2S 2 sensor. If the HO2S 2 signal voltage remains excessively low for an extended period of time, DTC P0137 will be set.
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | No TP sensor, EVAP system, misfire, IAT sensor, MAP sensor, fuel trim, fuel injector circuit, EGR Pintle Position, ECT sensor, CKP sensor, or MAF sensor DTCs present. |
| • | 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 normal closed loop operation. |
| OR |
| • | The HO2S 2 signal voltage remains below 600 mV during power enrichment mode fuel control operation |
| • | The condition is present for up to 5 minutes. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | The PCM will illuminate the MIL during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM will store conditions that were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Fail Records data. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic runs and passes. |
| • | The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction. |
| • | The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear Info function or by disconnecting the PCM battery feed. |
Diagnostic Aids
Check the following components and conditions
| • | The heated oxygen sensor wiring. |
| The sensor pigtail may be mispositioned and contacting the exhaust system. |
| • | Faulty PCM to engine grounds. |
| Refer to Ground Distribution Schematics . |
| • | The fuel pressure. |
| A condition that causes a lean exhaust can cause DTC P0137 to set. The system will go lean if pressure is too low. The PCM can compensate for some decrease. However, if fuel pressure is too low, a DTC P0137 may be set. |
| • | Fuel injectors. |
| • | Vacuum leaks. |
| Check for the following conditions: |
| - | Disconnected or damaged vacuum hoses. |
| - | Refer to Emission Hose Routing Diagram . |
| - | Incorrectly installed or malfunctioning crankcase ventilation valve. |
| - | Vacuum leaks at the throttle body, EGR valve, and intake manifold mounting surfaces. |
| • | Exhaust leaks. |
| An exhaust leak may cause outside air to be pulled into the exhaust gas stream past the HO2S, causing the DTC P0137 to set. Check for exhaust leaks near the HO2S 2 sensor. |
| • | 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 none of the above conditions are present, replace the affected HO2S. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement . |
Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
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DTC P0137 failing during power enrichment operation (TP angle above 60%) may indicate a condition described in Diagnostic Aids. If the DTC P0137 test passes while the Fail Records conditions are being duplicated, an intermittent condition is indicated. Reviewing the Fail Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
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This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Was the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check performed? | -- | ||
2 |
Important: During this step, observe all H02S voltage parameters. If all the parameters remain below the specified value refer to Diagnostic Aids.
Does the HO2S 2 voltage remain at less than the specified value? | 10 mV | ||
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0137 failed this ignition? | -- | Go to Diagnostic Aids. | ||
4 | Disconnect HO2S 2 and jumper the HO2S 2 low circuit (PCM side) to ground. Does scan tool indicate HO2S 2 voltage near the specified value? | 450 mV | Go to Diagnostic Aids | |
5 |
Was a problem found? | -- | ||
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Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the action complete? | -- | -- | ||
7 |
Does the scan tool indicate DTC P0137 failed this ignition? | -- | System OK |
