System Inspection
- Exhaust System Inspection
- Visually/physically inspect the following conditions:
- Exhaust system between HO2S and Three way catalyst for air leakage, restriction and damage.
- Damage, and for loose or missing hardware:
- Was a problem found in any of the above areas?
YES
- Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Go to "Rear HO2S Inspection" procedure.
- Visually/physically inspect the following conditions:
- Rear HO2S Inspection
- Visually/physically inspect the rear HO2S for the following conditions:
- Ensure that the HO2S is securely installed. (Pigtail and wiring harness not making contact with the exhaust pipe)
- Check for corrosion on terminals
- Check for terminal tension (at the HO2S and at the PCM/ECM)
- Any road damage
- Was a problem found in any of the above areas?
YES
- Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Go to "TWC Inspection" procedure.
- Visually/physically inspect the rear HO2S for the following conditions:
- TWC Inspection
- Visually/physically inspect the three-way catalyst (TWC) converter for the following damage:
- Severe discoloration caused by excessive temperature.
- Dents and holes
- Internal rattle caused by a damaged catalyst
- Also, ensure that the TWC is a proper original equipment manufacturer part.
- Was a problem found?
YES
- Replace TWC and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
NO
- Check for poor connection between PCM/ECM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.
- Visually/physically inspect the three-way catalyst (TWC) converter for the following damage: