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DTC P0153 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, conduct Clear Memory Mode < Ref. to , OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode.> and Inspection Mode < Ref. to , OPERATION , Inspection Mode.>.

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Fig 1: Wiring Diagram - DTC P0153 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1)
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DTC P0153 DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE

Step Check Yes No
1. CHECK FOR ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Check DTC using "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
NOTE: In this case, it is not necessary to inspect DTC P0153.
Go to step 2. 
2. CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. 
NOTE: Check the following items.
  • Loose installation of exhaust pipe
  • Damage of exhaust pipe resulting in a hole
Is there any fault in exhaust system? Repair or replace the faulty part. Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. < Ref. to FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR . >