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DTC P0133: 1/1 O2 Sensor Slow Response, DTC P0153: 2/1 O2 Sensor Slow Response Or DTC P0159: 2/2 O2 Sensor Slow Response: Testing

NOTE: Before continuing check for contaminants that may have damaged HO2S such as contaminated fuel, unapproved silicone, oil and coolant.
  1. Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII® scan tool, read DTCs. Is the Good Trip counter displayed and equal to zero? If yes, go to next step. If no, refer to the INTERMITTENT CONDITION  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.
    2. WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
  2. Start the engine. Inspect the exhaust system for leak between the engine and the related O2 sensor. Are there any exhaust leaks? If yes, repair or replace the leaking exhaust parts as necessary. If no, go to next step.
    3. WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
    NOTE: Ensure the voltmeter leads meet the terminals in the connector and that there is good terminal to wire connection. Ensure the voltmeter leads are connected for positive polarity.
  3. Perform a voltage drop test by back probing the O2 sensor signal circuit at the O2 sensor harness connector and Powertrain Control Module (PCM) harness connector. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle. Is the voltage below 0.10 volt? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the high resistance on the O2 sensor signal circuit.
    4. NOTE: Ensure the voltmeter leads meet the terminals in the connector and that there is good terminal to wire connection. Ensure the voltmeter leads are connected for positive polarity.
  4. Backprobe between the O2 sensor ground circuit at the O2 sensor harness connector and PCM harness connector. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle. Is the voltage below 0.10 volt? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the high resistance on the (K127) O2 sensor ground circuit.
  5. If no other possible causes are remaining, replace O2 sensor.
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