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Component Inspection

■ Visual Check (HO2S (S1) 

  1. IG "OFF" and disconnect HO2S (S1) connector.
  2. Check that HO2S (S1) is contaminated or damaged by foreign materials.

■ Check HO2S (S1) performance 

  1. Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature.
  2. Connect VMI to KDS/GDS and select "Oscilloscope".
  3. Connect Channel A positive probe to Pin No. 1 (Nernst Voltage) and Channel A negative probe to Pin No. 4 (Trim Resistor).
  4. Connect Channel B positive probe to Pin No. 3 (Virtual Ground) and Channel B negative probe to Pin No. 6 (Pumping Current).
    Fig 1: Scantool Display - Signal Waveform & Data (Approx 2000 RPM, 3000 RPM & Fuel Cut)
    G11937679Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.

    A and B: Approx. 2000 RPM and 3000 RPM

    CH.1 - Nernst Voltage & Trim Resistor: - 0.10 ~ 1.12 V

    CH.2 - Pumping Current & Virtual Ground: -0.35 ~ 0.59 V

    C: Fuel Cut

    CH.1 - Nernst Voltage & Trim Resistor: 1.10 V

    CH.2 - Pumping Current & Virtual Ground: 0.59 V

■ Confirm Part Inspection 

  1. Does the HO2S (S1) operate properly? (Check variation)

    YES 

    NO 

    • Carefully re-do this troubleshooting guide steps.
    • If problem still occurs, replace HO2S (S1) and then go to "VERIFICATION OF VEHICLE REPAIR " procedure.