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DTC P0159: Ho2S Circuit Slow Response Bank 2/Sensor 2: DTC Detecting Condition

DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition & Limp Home Possible cause
DTC Strategy
  • Rationality Check
  • Poor connection
  • HO2S deteriorated
  • Leak in exhaust system
  • Defective ECM
Case 1 Enable Conditions
  • Fuel cut "on"
  • Engine coolant > 77°C
  • Circuit voltage Vr > 0.45V
Threshold value
  • Response Rate, (TRL) is greater than or equal to 1 sec
Diagnosis Time
  • 3 sec continuous
Case 2 Enable Conditions
  • Engine speed > 1500 rpm
  • Load value > 30%
  • Vehicle speed > 30 kph
  • time that above conditions are fulfilled > 10 sec
  • after fuel cut event
Threshold value
  • Vr max - Vr min < 0.078V (Circuit voltage difference during secondary parameter condition)
Diagnosis Time
  • Continuous
MIL On Condition
  • 2 driving cycles