Diagnostic Method 1: Notes

Detect the malfunction depending on the average value of time necessary for λ to inverse the air fuel ratio from "Lean → Rich → Lean" to "Rich → Lean → Rich".

Fig 1: Sensor Output (λ) Versus Time Graph (Lean To Rich To Lean)

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• Abnormality Judgment 

Judge as NG when the following conditions are established.