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Heated Oxygen Sensor Ho2S 2, Bank 2, Sensor 1, Checking

Observe all safety precautions: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .

View clean working conditions: CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS .

For wiring diagrams, component locations, and connector views, Refer to the appropriate System Wiring Diagram.

NOTE:

Use only gold-plated terminals when servicing terminals in the electrical harness connector of the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G108-.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Test requirements 

Test procedure 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Start diagnosis 

-- Remove the engine covers. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

Fig 1: Engine Cover -1- And -2-
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-- Connect scan tool.

-- Start the engine and let it run at idle.

-- Select "Diagnostic mode 6: Check test results of components that are not continuously monitored".

-- Select "Test-ID 01: Oxygen sensor monitoring before catalytic converter".

-- Select "Test-ID 131: Dynamic test".

-- Check the specified values at idle.

Dynamic test Specified value
  min. max.
Normal operation 0.35009 -
Reduced threshold upon suspicion of malfunction in catalytic converter 0.39990 -

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Fault may be intermittent.

-- Check for loose or corroded connections and any leaks in the exhaust.

-- Check Freeze Frame data for conditions when the DTC set.

-- Go to Final procedures.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

Checking voltage 

NOTE:

For connector location, removal and installation procedures. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

-- Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G108- / Oxygen sensor 2 heater -Z28- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 2: Disconnect Connector And Free Up Electric Wire
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-- Using a Multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G108- electrical harness connector -1- terminals 1 to 6 for voltage.

-- Switch the ignition ON.

Specified value: 0.4 to 2 Volts.

-- Switch the ignition OFF.

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Replace the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G108-. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

-- Go to Final procedures.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

Checking wiring 

-- Remove the Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G108- electrical harness connector terminals to the Engine Control Module -J623- electrical harness connector T94 terminals for an open circuit.

Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) -G108- electrical harness connector terminals: Engine Control Module -J623- electrical connector T94 terminals:
1 81
2 59
4 60
6 62

Specified value: 1.5 Ω Max.

If the specified value was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for a short circuit to Battery (+), or an open circuit.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

-- Go to Final procedures.

If the specified value was obtained:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module -J623-. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

Final procedures 

-- Reinstall the engine covers, if necessary. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

-- For connector location, removal and installation procedures. Refer to the appropriate Service Information.

-- After the 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 .