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DTC Information: DTC Detecting Condition

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Open in circuit
  • Poor connection
  • Open in HO2S (S1) control circuit
  • Faulty HO2S (S1)
Enable Conditions
  • Upstream O2 sensor operative readiness detected
  • O2 sensor forced stimulation active
  • P0420 (catalyst diagnosis) monitoring active
  • P0133 diagnosis is synchronized with P0420 monitor
  • Battery voltage is higher than 11Vand lower than 16V
Threshold Value
  • Nernst voltage higher than 4.4V
  • Difference between pumping current and virtual ground higher than 2.35V
  • Difference between pumping current and virtual ground lower than -2.35V
  • Difference between nernst voltage and virtual ground higher than 1.6V
  • Difference between nernst voltage and virtual ground lower than -0.1V
  • Pumping current higher than 11.5mA
  • Difference between pumping current and virtual ground lower than 1.2V, and difference between nernst voltage and virtual ground lower than 1.2V
Diagnostic Time
  • Immediately
MIL ON Condition
  • 2 driving cycles