Circuit Description
The PCM provides a 0.45 volt reference signal to the oxygen sensor on CKT 1666. When the oxygen sensor is cold, below 200°C (392°F), the oxygen sensor signal voltage will be around 0.45 volt and the PCM will keep the system in Open Loop operation. When the oxygen sensor is warm, above 200°C (392°F), the oxygen sensor will swing from rich to lean rapidly, if the PCM is in good control of the air fuel mixture. DTC P0131 is designed so that if the oxygen sensor stays at a lean voltage for more than 40 seconds during the test conditions, DTC P0131 will set. DTC P0131 will set when:
| • | There is an oxygen sensor circuit fault giving a false lean indication. |
| • | The air fuel ratio is actually lean due to a vacuum leak or fuel control system fault. |
Conditions for Running the DTC
| • | DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0132, and P0134, not set. |
| • | TP sensor between 5.4 and 25 degrees. |
| • | Coolant temperature 72.5°C (162.5°F) or greater. |
| • | Closed loop fuel control enabled. |
| • | Oxygen sensor ready. |
| • | Engine speed 800 RPM or greater. |
| • | MAP sensor greater than 32 kPa. |
| • | Conditions above met for 3 seconds. |
Conditions for Setting the DTC
| • | Oxygen sensor has been lean, 356 mV (0.356V) or less, for 40 seconds out of 50 seconds. |
| • | DTC 151 test runs and passes. |
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
| • | PCM enables Evaporative Emission (EVAP) control solenoid if DTC P0151, P0152, or P0154 is also set. |
| • | Transaxle shift adapts maintained at current levels. |
| • | PCM disables Closed Loop and long term fuel trim operation if DTC P0151, P0152, or P0154 is also set. |
| • | PCM uses front bank oxygen sensor feedback for Closed Loop and long term fuel trim operation if DTC P0151, P0152, and P0154 are not set. |
| • | The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) when the diagnostic runs and fails. |
| • | The PCM will record operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. This information will be stored in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records. |
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
| • | The PCM will turn the MIL OFF after three consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A Last Test Failed (current) DTC will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail. |
| • | A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles with no failures of any emission related diagnostic test. |
| • | Use a scan tool to clear DTCs. |
| • | Interrupting PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended. Refer to Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes in PCM Description and Operation. |
Diagnostic Aids
Notice: Do not solder heated oxygen sensor wires. Soldering the wires will result in the loss of the air reference to the sensor. Refer to Engine Electrical for proper wire and connection repair techniques.
Check snapshot data for front and rear long term fuel trim values. If both banks were lean, check for a condition that would cause lean engine operation. If just the rear bank was lean, check for a condition that would only cause the rear bank to be lean, such as an intermittent short to ground on CKT 1666.
If the fault is not present check with the customer about the type of fuel used (I.E. over 10% ethanol fuel) and if used recommend using fuels of 10% or less ethanol.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.
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If DTC P0134 is also set, diagnose it first because an oxygen sensor not ready can cause other emission related problems.
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If the vehicle runs out of fuel, this DTC could set.
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If the oxygen sensor is operating correctly, voltage will fluctuate above 0.3 volt. A lean sensor condition will cause the voltage to remain below 0.3 volt.
Step | Action | Value(s) | Yes | No |
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1 | Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check? | -- | Go to Step 2 | |
Using a scan tool check for other DTC's. Is DTC P0134 also set? | -- | Go to DTC P0134 HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 1 Sensor 1 | Go to Step 3 | |
Check with customer the conditions under which the DTC set. Did the vehicle run out of fuel? | -- | Clear DTC, system OK | Go to Step 4 | |
Does voltage remain below the value specified for 30 seconds or more? | 0.3 volts | Go to Step 5 | Fault not present. Refer to Diagnostic Aids | |
5 |
Does the voltage remain below the value specified for 30 seconds or more? | 0.3 volt | Go to Step 6 | |
6 |
Is resistance greater than the value specified? | 10K ohms | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 8 |
7 | Measure the resistance between rear oxygen sensor connector terminals A and B (harness side) Is the resistance the same or less than the value specified? | 5 ohms | Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 10 |
8 | Repair short to ground on the Bank 1 HO2S high circuit. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair | -- |
9 | Repair Bank 1 HO2S high and low cicuits shorted together. Is the repair complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair | -- |
10 |
Was terminal contact repaired? | -- | Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair | Go to Step 11 |
11 | Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is the replacement complete? | -- | Go to Powertrain Control Module Diagnosis for Verify Repair | -- |
