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Signal Circuit Inspection

  1. Ignition "ON" & Engine "OFF".
  2. Measure voltage between signal terminal of HO2S(B1S2) harness connector and chassis ground.

    Specification  : Approx. 0.4~0.5V

    Fig 1: Measuring Voltage Between HO2S(B1S2) Harness Connector Signal Terminal And Chassis Ground
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  3. Is voltage within the specification?

    YES 

    • Go to next step as below.

    NO 

    • Repair or replace as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
      NOTE: HO2S must have a clean air reference to function properly. The air is obtained by way of the sensor wire(s). Do not attempt to repair the wire(s), connector, or the terminals.