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Diagnostic Procedures

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  1. Perform diagnostic system check - engine controls. See DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK - ENGINE CONTROLS  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check - engine controls, go to next step.
    2. NOTE: If any other DTCs are set except for HO2S DTCs, refer to the other DTCs first before proceeding with this test. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS .
  2. Operate engine at normal operating temperature. Operate engine at greater than 1200 RPM for 2 minutes. Using a scan tool, observe the HO2S 1 voltage parameter. Does the scan tool indicate that the HO2S 1 voltage is varying at greater than and less than 350-550 mV? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  4.
  3. Observe the Freeze Frame/Failure Records for this DTC. Turn OFF the ignition for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. See CONDITIONS FOR SETTING DTC . You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Did the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to next step. If no, problem is intermittent. Go to INTERMITTENTS in TROUBLE SHOOTING - NO CODES - 2.2L ALERO, CAVALIER, GRAND AM & SUNFIRE - GASOLINE article.
  4. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Disconnect HO2S 1 harness connector. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, engine off. Measure the voltage between the HO2S 1 high signal circuit on the PCM side to a good ground. Does the voltage measure 350-550 mV? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  9.
  5. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire between the HO2S 1 high signal circuit and HO2S 1 low signal circuit. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, engine off. Use a scan tool to monitor the HO2S 1 voltage for the sensor that applies to this DTC. Does scan tool indicate that HO2S 1 voltage is less than 20 mV? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  10.
  6. Turn ignition switch to OFF position. Remove the 3-amp fused jumper wire. Connect a test light between ignition 1 voltage circuit and a good ground. DO NOT use the HO2S 1 heater low control. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, engine off. Does test light illuminate? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  11.
  7. Connect a test light between ignition 1 voltage circuit and HO2S 1 heater low control circuit. Turn ignition switch to RUN position, engine off. Using a scan tool, command the HO2S 1 heater ON and OFF. Does the test light turn ON and OFF with each command? If yes, go to step  14. If no, go to next step.
  8. Does test light remain illuminated with each command? If yes, go to step  12. If no, go to step  13.
  9. Check HO2S 1 high signal circuit for open, high resistance, short to ground or short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  16.
  10. Check HO2S 1 low signal circuit for an open, high resistance or short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  16.
  11. Check ignition 1 voltage circuit for an open, high resistance or short to ground. Replace ERLS fuse (Cavalier & Sunfire) or AUTO TRANS fuse (Alero & Grand Am) if necessary. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  15.
  12. Check HO2S 1 heater low control circuit for a short to ground. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  16.
  13. Check HO2S 1 heater low control circuit for an open, high resistance or short to voltage. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  16.
    14. NOTE: Before replacing the HO2S 1, check and remove any source of contamination.
  14. Inspect for improper use of incorrect silicone RTV sealant, fuel contamination, exhaust leak, improperly installed HO2S or damaged wiring. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to next step.
  15. Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the HO2S 1. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  17.
  16. Inspect for poor connections at the PCM harness connector. Did you find and correct the condition? If yes, go to step  19. If no, go to step  18.
  17. Replace HO2S 1. After repair, go to step  19.
  18. Replace PCM. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE in appropriate REMOVAL & INSTALLATION article. Perform PCM relearn procedure. See POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING  under PROGRAMMING. After replacing PCM, go to next step.
  19. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition switch to OFF position for 30 seconds. Start the engine. Operate vehicle within Conditions for Running DTC. See CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING DTC . You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. Did the DTC fail this ignition? If yes, go to step  2. If no, go to next step.
  20. Using a scan tool, observe the CAPTURE INFO. Does scan tool display any DTCs that you have not diagnosed? If yes, see DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS . If no, system is okay at this time.
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