Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
- A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
- A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
- Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.
DTC P0141
| Step | Action | Values | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics Connector End View Reference: Engine Controls Connector End Views or Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector End Views |
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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check-Engine Controls? | - | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Controls |
| 2 |
IMPORTANT:
If the engine has just been operating, allow engine to cool until the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 voltage is stable, or near the bias voltage before proceeding.
|
100 mV | Go to Step 3 | Go to Step 4 |
| 3 |
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- | Go to Step 4 | Go to Intermittent Conditions |
| 4 |
IMPORTANT:
Use a known good ground. DO NOT use the HO2S 2 low signal circuit.
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- | Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 6 |
| 5 |
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- | Go to Step 7 | Go to Step 10 |
| 6 | Test the HO2S 2 heater ignition voltage circuit fuse for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
in Wiring Systems. Did you find an open fuse? |
- | Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 9 |
| 7 | Test for an intermittent and for a poor connection at the harness connector of the HO2S 2. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
, Connector Repairs
, and Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
- | Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 11 |
| 8 | Repair the short to ground in the HO2S 2 heater ignition voltage circuit and replace the fuse. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 9 | Repair the open or high resistance in the HO2S 2 heater ignition voltage circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 10 | Repair the open or high resistance in the HO2S 2 heater ground circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you complete the repair? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 11 | Replace the HO2S 2. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Position 2
. Did you complete the replacement? |
- | Go to Step 12 | - |
| 12 |
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- | Go to Step 2 | Go to Step 13 |
| 13 | Observe the Capture Info with a scan tool. Are there any DTCs that have not been diagnosed? |
- | Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List | System OK |