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DTC P0139

DTC P0139  : Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Slow Response

NOTE:
DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC
P0139 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 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
    • Drive at a steady speed between 55-75 mph (90-120 km/h) for 1 minute, then decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) for 10 seconds
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT Sensor 1    
    Vehicle Speed    

    Data List

    -7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0139 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P0139 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Slow Response  

    OBD Status

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Replace secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) .

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 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 1-5 and recheck.