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Component Inspection

■ Visual Check (HO2S (B2/S2)) 

  1. IG "OFF" and disconnect HO2S (B2/S2) connector.
  2. Check that HO2S (B2/S2) is contaminated or damaged by foreign materials.

■ Check HO2S (B2/S2) Performance 

  1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. Connect VMI to GDS and select "Oscilloscope".
  3. Connect Channel A positive probe to Pin No. 1 (high) and Channel A negative probe to Pin No. 2 (low).

    Specification:  Refer to Fig 1

    Fig 1: Screen Display - Signal Waveform Of HO2S 2 At Normal Condition
    G11860734Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

■ Confirm Part Inspection 

  1. Does the HO2S (B2/S2) operate properly? (Check Variation)

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully redo this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If no problems were found with the circuits or connectors, replace the HO2S (B2/S2) and go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.