DTC Advanced Diagnostics: P0153 (3.5L Engine)
DTC P0153: Front Air/Fuel Ratio (A/F) Sensor (Bank 2, Sensor 1) Malfunction/Slow Response
General Description
The front air/fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) has a linear signal output in relation to the oxygen concentration. The powertrain control module (PCM) computes the air/fuel ratio from the front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) output voltage and uses fuel feedback control to improve exhaust emissions. The PCM compares the response characteristics against the front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) output. If the total front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) output is a specified value for a specified time, the PCM detects a deteriorated response and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
| Execution | Once per driving cycle |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 7.0 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | Two drive cycles, MIL on |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time after application of power to A/F sensor heater starts | 5.0 seconds | - | |
| Engine coolant temperature [ECT Sensor 1] | 155.9 deg.F (68.8 deg.C) | - | |
| Intake air temperature [IAT Sensor (1)] | -13 deg.F (-25 deg.C) | - | |
| Engine speed [Engine Speed]* 1 | 1, 500 RPM | 2, 250 RPM | |
| Engine speed [Engine Speed]* 2 | 1, 250 RPM | 2, 500 RPM | |
| MAP value [MAP Sensor]* 1 | 1, 250 RPM | 66 kPa (500 mmHg, 19.5 inHg) | 87 kPa (650mmHg, 25.6 inHg) |
| 2, 000 RPM | 40 kPa (300 mmHg, 11.8 inHg) | ||
| MAP value [MAP Sensor]* 2 | 1, 250 RPM | 60 kPa (450 mmHg, 17.8 inHg) | 75 kPa (570 mmHg, 22.4 inHg) |
| 2, 000 RPM | 47 kPa (350 mmHg, 13.8 inHg) | ||
| Vehicle speed [Vehicle Speed] | 36 mph (57 km/h) | - | |
| Fuel trim | 0.73 | 1.47 | |
| Fuel feedback | Closed loop at stoichiometric | ||
| Monitoring priority | P0400, P219B | ||
| Other | Without excessive load change | ||
*1: USA/Canada models
*2: Mexico models
[ ]: HDS Parameter
Malfunction Threshold* 1
The total front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) output value is 0.00064 or less in 7.0 seconds.
Malfunction Threshold* 2
Either of the condition occurs:
- The total front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) output value is 52 or less in 7.0 seconds when the engine speed [Engine Speed] is 1, 250 RPM.
- The total front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) output value is 94 or less in 7.0 seconds when the engine speed [Engine Speed] is 2, 000 RPM.
Possible Cause
The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
- Front A/F sensor (bank 2, sensor 1) deterioration
Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
- Start the engine. Hold the engine speed [Engine Speed] at 3, 000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on.
- Drive the vehicle at a steady speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) or less, for at least 5 minutes.
- Drive immediately at a steady speed of 36 mph (57 km/h) or more and engine speed [Engine Speed] between 1, 500 - 2, 250 RPM* 1 (1, 250 - 2, 500 RPM)* 2 for at least 7 seconds.
- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot are stored.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, the freeze data, and the on-board snapshot can be cleared with the scan tool clear command.