Code 44 - Oxygen Sensor (Lean Fuel Mixture): Notes

The ECM supplies a voltage of about .45 volt between terminals B2 and B3. Oxygen sensor varies voltage from one volt (rich exhaust) to .1 volt (lean exhaust). The sensor acts like an open circuit and produces no voltage when exhaust temperature is less than 680°F (360°C). An open sensor circuit or cold sensor causes open loop operation.

1. A Code 44 is set when oxygen sensor signal voltage remains less than .1 volt, TPS is greater than 10 percent, Codes 21A and 21B or Codes 33A and 33B are not set, engine has been running for at least 3 minutes, system is operating in closed loop, oxygen sensor voltage is steady between .35 and .55 volt, engine is at normal operating temperature, integrator mode is not at 128 and all conditions are present for 25 seconds.