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Oxygen Sensor Behind Catalytic Converter, Checking

Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS 

Prior to repair work, perform a preliminary check to verify the condition. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing any component with gold-plated electrical harness connector terminals.

For wiring diagrams, component locations, and connector views, Refer to the applicable wiring diagram.

NOTE:

When servicing terminals in harness connector of Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130--, use only gold-plated terminals.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Function test 

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Start engine and let it run at idle.

-- Select Diagnostic mode 6.

-- Select "Test-ID 01: Heated Oxygen Sensor". Refer to test DIAGNOSTIC MODE 06 - READ TEST RESULTS FOR SPECIFIC DIAGNOSTIC FUNCTIONS .

-- Switch ignition off.

If the Monitor Failed:

Checking heater resistance 

-- Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- electrical harness connector -3- located on undercarriage left side frame rail.

Fig 1: Disconnecting 4-Pin Electrical Harness Connector From Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) G130
GWWN24-10307Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Using a multimeter, measure the resistance from terminal 3 to terminal 4 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- connector.

Specified value: 2 - 4 Ω with the exhaust system at room temperature

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Replace the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130--. Refer to the Repair information.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking heater voltage 

-- Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- electrical harness connector.

-- Switch ignition on.

-- Using a multimeter, measure the voltage from terminal 4 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- harness connector to ground.

Specification: Near battery voltage

-- Switch ignition off.

If specified value is Not obtained:

-- Check for an open, short to ground or high resistance between terminal 4 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- and fuse 21 in Fuse Box B.

-- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If the specified value was obtained:

Checking HO2S voltage 

-- Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- electrical harness connector.

-- Switch ignition on.

-- Using a multimeter, measure the voltage from terminal 3 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- harness connector to ground.

Specification: Near 4.76 V

-- Using a multimeter, measure the voltage from terminal 1 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- harness connector to ground.

Specification: Near 2.85 V

-- Using a multimeter, measure the voltage from terminal 5 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- harness connector to ground.

Specification: Near 2.85 V

-- Using a multimeter, measure the voltage from terminal 2 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- harness connector to ground.

Specification: Near 2.50 V

-- Using a multimeter, measure the voltage from terminal 6 of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- harness connector to ground.

Specification: Near 2.93 V

-- Switch ignition off.

If any of the specified values were Not obtained:

Checking wiring 

-- Remove the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the service information for removal and installation procedures.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- electrical harness connector terminals to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 for an open circuit.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) --G130-- electrical harness connector terminal Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminal or test box socket
Pin 1 80
Pin 2 59
Pin 3 51
Pin 5 58
Pin 6 81

Specified resistance 1.5 Ω max.

If the specification is Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for high resistance, an open or short circuit to Battery or ground.

-- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If no malfunctions are found in wiring and the voltage was Not OK:

-- Replace the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair information.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .