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DTC P0133

DTC P0133  : A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Malfunction/Slow Response

NOTE:
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P0133 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Malfunction/Slow Response    

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Turn the vehicle to the OFF (LOCK) mode.

    -4. Enter the maintenance mode, then start the engine .

    -5. Hold the engine speed at 3000 RPM without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    Test-drive the vehicle under these conditions:

    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 deg.F (70 deg.C)
    • Transmission in D
    • Engine speed between 1500-3000 RPM
    • Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or less for 5 minutes, then drive at a steady speed of 32 mph (52 km/h) or more
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT Sensor 1    
    Engine Speed    
    Vehicle Speed    

    Data List

    -7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0133 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P0133 A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Malfunction/Slow Response  

    OBD Status

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) .

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the PCM. If the on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the on-board snapshot . If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 1-4 on this step and recheck.