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DTC P0031: A/F/O2 Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1: Notes

1. - 

DTC detecting condition: 

Immediately at fault recognition

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .

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CAUTION:

Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to  ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD  . 

NOTE:

After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to  ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE  . 

  1. CHECK POWER SUPPLY OF FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.
    3. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    4. Measure the voltage between front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector and engine ground.

      Connector and terminal 

      (B94) No. 2 (+) - Engine ground (-):

      Is the voltage 10 V or more?

      Yes  : Go to  2 .

      No  : Repair the following item.

      • Open circuit in harness between M/B and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
      • Blown out of fuse
  2. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR CONNECTOR (OPEN)  .
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    3. Measure the resistance between ECM connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector.

      Connector and terminal 

      (E53) No. 88 - (B94) No. 1:

      Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

      Yes  : Go to  3 .

      No  : Repair the following item.

      • Open circuit in harness between ECM connector and front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector
      • Poor contact of coupling connector
  3. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR ECM (OPEN CIRCUIT)  .

    Measure the resistance of harness between ECM connector and engine ground.

    Connector and terminal 

    (B62) No. 69 - Engine ground:

    (B62) No. 70 - Engine ground:

    (B62) No. 71 - Engine ground:

    (B62) No. 72 - Engine ground:

    Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?

    Yes  : Go to  4 .

    No  : Repair the following item.

    • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and engine ground
    • Poor contact of coupling connector
  4. CHECK FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR  .

    Check the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR .

    Is the check result OK?

    Yes  : Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.

    No  : Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. Ref. to FUEL INJECTION (FUEL SYSTEMS) (H4DO)>FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR .