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

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION < Refer to DTC P0153 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE (BANK 2 SENSOR 1) , Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria. >

CAUTION: After repair or replacement of faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode < Refer to OPERATION , CLEAR MEMORY MODE > and Inspection Mode < Refer to PROCEDURE , INSPECTION MODE >.

WIRING DIAGRAM:

Fig 1: Heated Front Oxygen Sensor - Wiring Diagram

Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.

DIAGNOSTIC CHART

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.	Is any other DTC displayed?	Check DTC using "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". < Refer to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . > NOTE: In this case, it is not necessary to inspect DTC P0133.	Go to step 2.
2 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. NOTE: Check the following item. Loose installation of front portion of exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads Loose connection between front exhaust pipe and front catalytic converter Damage of exhaust pipe resulting in a hole	Is there any fault in exhaust system?	Repair the exhaust system.	Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. < Refer to FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR . >