Conditioning For Sensor Testing
HINT:
Perform the operation with the engine speeds and time durations described below prior to checking the waveforms of the A/F and HO2 sensors. This is to activate the sensors sufficiently to obtain the appropriate inspection results.
- (a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- (b) Start the engine and warm it up with all the accessories switched OFF until the engine coolant temperature stabilizes.
- (c) Run the engine at an engine speed of between 2500 RPM and 3000 RPM for at least 3 minutes.
- (d) While running the engine at 3000 RPM and 2000 RPM at 2 second intervals, check the waveforms of the A/F and HO2 sensors using the Techstream.
HINT:
- If the voltage output of either the Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) or Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor does not fluctuate, or there is a noise in the waveform of either sensor, the sensor may be malfunctioning.
- If the voltage outputs of both the sensors remain lean or rich, the air-fuel ratio may be extremely lean or rich. In such cases, perform the Active Test Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor using the Techstream.
- If the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) has deteriorated, the HO2 sensor (located behind the TWC) voltage output fluctuates up and down frequently, even under normal driving conditions (active air-fuel ratio control is not performed).