Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0133 Set (Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM)) (09-06-04-008B)

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Illuminated, DTC P0133 Set (Reprogram Powertrain Control Module (PCM))

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Condition

Some customers may comment that the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is illuminated.

A scan tool may reveal DTC P0133 set as Current or in History.

Cause

Under certain vehicle operating conditions, the PCM may determine that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), sensor 1 is exhibiting a slow response time.

Correction

• Review SI for the DTC and conditions described above. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
• If SI does not isolate a fault, reprogram the PCM with the latest calibration available.
• Use a multiple diagnostic interface (MDI) for reprogramming and ensure that it is updated with the latest software version.
• During programming, the battery voltage must be maintained within the proper range of 12-15 volts. Only use the approved Midtronics® PSC 550 Battery Maintainer (SPS Programming Support Tool EL-49642) or equivalent during programming.

1. Logon to TIS2WEB. In the upper right corner of the TIS2WEB Homepage, click on: "?"  which is the Help menu question mark icon.
2. The Main  screen will appear. In the left column of the Main  screen, click on: VIBE Programming Application and Calibrations  .
3. In the right column of the Main  screen, a bulletin number, symptom and calibration file table  will appear.
   NOTE: Some reprogramming files may also be identified by their corresponding bulletin number.
4. Select the appropriate calibration file pertaining to the Model Year, Vehicle, and DTC  as indicated in the conditions described in this bulletin.
5. A File - Download  box will appear. Select: Pontiac Vibe Folder  and then click: Save  .
   1. Double click on the: Pontiac Vibe Folder  .
   2. Double click on the: .zip  file that pertains to this Bulletin  .
   3. A Win-Zip Dialog box will appear.
   4. Highlight the: .cuw  file, then click: Extract  .
   5. An Extract - C:\ Dialog box will appear.
   6. Select: Pontiac Vibe Folder  . Click: Extract  .
   7. When the file is saved to the Pontiac Vibe Folder, close the:WinZip Dialog box  .
6. Double click on the: CUW  icon on the desktop to access the Vibe Programming  application.

   OR 

   Click on the: Start  icon.

7. Select: Programs  .
8. Select: Vibe Programming Application  .
9. Select: Vibe Programming  .
10. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-02 box will appear.
    1. Click: File Open  .
    2. An Insert disk box will appear. Click: Cancel  .
11. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-12 box will appear.
    1. Select: Desktop  in the: Look in  field.
    2. Select: Pontiac Vibe  folder and click: Open  .
    3. The Look in  field will change to: Pontiac Vibe  .
12. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-06 box will appear (Connect to Vehicle).
    1. At the select MDI or J-2534 device Tool  , select: ETAS MDI  in the drop down menu  .
    2. Click: Next  .
13. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-08 box will appear (Establishing communication with the vehicle). The Device Explorer box will appear, listing all the available MDIs.
    1. In the Device Explorer box, select the: MDI  that is configured to the PC and is connected to the vehicle.
    2. Click: Next  .
14. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-09 box will appear (Calibration Selection Confirmation).
    1. Review all of the information in this box.
    2. Click: Next  .
15. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-47 box will appear (Verify Calibration ID Numbers).
    1. Review all of the information in this box.
    2. Click: the old calibration  under the Target Cal ID  column.
    3. Click: Next  .
16. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-14 box will appear (Vehicle Preparation).
    1. Review all of the information in this box.
    2. Turn OFF the ignition.
    3. Click: Next  .
17. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-15 box will appear (Prepare for Reprogramming).
    1. Review all of the information in this box.
    2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
    3. Click: Start  .
18. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-17 box will appear (Flash Calibration Update in Process).

    Wait  for the update process to complete.

19. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-22 box will appear (Flash Calibration Update Successful).
    1. Review all of the information in this box.
    2. Turn OFF the ignition.
    3. Click: Next  .
20. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-23 box will appear (Prepare for verifying vehicle).
    1. Review all of the information in this box.
    2. Turn ON the ignition with the engine OFF.
    3. Click: Next  .
21. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-25 box will appear (Establishing communication with the vehicle).
    1. The Calibration Update Wizard will verify the calibration that is currently in the vehicle.
    2. Wait  for the process to complete.
22. The Calibration Update Wizard-Screen S701-26 box will appear: Programming Successful!  .
    1. Verify the calibrations from the: Before Update  and After Update  columns.
    2. Click: Print  or Finish  to complete the programming event.

Warranty Information

For vehicles repaired under the 8 year/80,000 mile (130,000 km) emission controller warranty, use: