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Test Procedure

  1. DW1 CHECK FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) 

    Are DTCs P0030, P0031, P0032, P0036, P0037, P0038, P0040, P0041, P0053, P0054, P0059, P0060, P0130, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0135, P0136, P0137, P0138, P0139, P013A, P013B, P013C, P013E, P0140, P0141, P014A, P0152, P0153, P0155, P0157, P0158, P0159, P0161, P016A, P1127, P2297, P2A01, or P2A04 present? 

    Yes No
    For DTCs P0040 or P0041, GO to  DW2.
    For DTCs P0133, P0134, P013B, P0140, P0153 or P2297, GO to  DW3.
    For DTC P1127, GO to  DW18.
    For all others, GO to  DW5.    		 For all others, GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS .
  2. DW2 CROSSED SENSOR WIRES 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Check the vehicle repair history.
    • Verify the HO2S connectors are connected to the correct engine bank.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 Unable to duplicate or identify the concern at this time.
    GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
  3. DW3 CARRY OUT THE KOER SELF-TEST 
    • Engine at normal operating temperature.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test.

    Are DTCs P0040, P0041 or P1127 present? 

    Yes No
    DISREGARD the current diagnostic trouble code (DTC) at this time. DIAGNOSE the next DTC. GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS . GO to  DW4.
  4. DW4 CHECK THE HO2S RESPONSE TEST RESULTS 

    Is the indicated value greater than the minimum threshold? 

    Yes No
    Clear the PCM DTCs.
    GO to  DW3.    		 GO to  DW5.
  5. DW5 VISUALLY INSPECT THE HO2S HARNESS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pinched, shorted, and corroded wiring and pins
      • oil or water contamination
      • crossed sensor wires
      • damaged HO2S sensor

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 For DTCs P0030, P0031, P0032, P0036, P0037, P0038, P0053, P0054, P0059, P0060, P0135, P0141, P0155 or P0161, GO to  DW13.
    For DTCs P0132, P0138, P0152 or P0158, GO to  DW19.
    For DTCs P0130, P0131, P0136, P0137, P0157 or P016A, GO to  DW9.
    For DTCs P013A, P013C, P013E or P014A, GO to  DW23.
    For all others, GO to  DW6.
  6. DW6 CHECK FOR UNMETERED AIR LEAKS 
    NOTE: Fuel calculations can be affected by unmetered air leaks.
    • Carefully inspect the following areas for potential air leaks:
      • hoses connecting to the mass air flow (MAF) sensor assembly
      • hoses connecting to the throttle body
      • intake manifold gasket leaks
      • PCV system
      • the vacuum lines are disconnected
      • incorrectly seated engine oil dipstick, tube or oil fill cap

    Are any air leaks present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the source of the air leak. RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DW7.
  7. DW7 CHECK FOR A SOURCE OF POTENTIAL HO2S CONTAMINATION 
    • Investigate the following items as potential sources of HO2S contamination:
      • use of unapproved silicon sealers
      • fuel contaminated by silicon additives
      • excessive oil consumption
      • glycol leaking internally in the engine
      • lead-contaminated fuel
      • short drive cycles in cold weather
      • use of unapproved cleaning agents

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the source of the contamination.
    CHANGE the engine oil and oil filter.
    RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DW8.
  8. DW8 CHECK FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FUEL SELECTION CONCERNS 
    • Inspect the exhaust system for the following:
      • exhaust leaks at flanges and gaskets
      • exhaust leaks at the HO2S
      • aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
    • Verify with the customer that flex fuel is not being used on a non-flex fuel vehicle.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DW9.
  9. DW9 CHECK THE HO2S CIRCUIT(S) FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    NOTE: Diagnose the suspect sensor indicated by the DTC.
    NOTE: Verify the harness pins are in the correct location.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • HO2S connector disconnected.
    • Check the connector (both halves) for any water contamination.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) HO2S Connector, Harness Side
      HO2S Signal HO2S Signal
      SIGRTN SIGRTN

    Are the resistances less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW10. REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  10. DW10 CHECK THE HO2S CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO GROUND 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-) HO2S Connector, Harness Side
      HO2S Signal SIGRTN
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HO2S Signal Ground

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW11. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  11. DW11 CHECK THE HO2S CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HO2S Signal Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. GO to  DW10.
  12. DW12 CHECK THE HO2S CIRCUIT CONTINUITY 
    NOTE: HO2S is displayed as O2S on the scan tool.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector connected.
    • HO2S connector disconnected.
    • Connect a 5 amp fused jumper wire between the following:
      CONNECTOR PINS REFERENCE CHART

      Point A HO2S Connector, Harness Side Point B HO2S Connector, Harness Side
      HO2S Signal VPWR
    • Ignition ON, engine running.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the HO2S Signal PID.

    Is the voltage greater than 1 V? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new HO2S.
    REFER to the appropriate Engine article or appropriate Engine article or Electronic Engine Controls article.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DW26.
  13. DW13 CHECK FOR VPWR IN THE HARNESS 
    NOTE: Diagnose the suspect sensor indicated by the DTC.
    • Ignition OFF.
    • HO2S connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-) HO2S Connector, Harness Side
      VPWR SIGRTN

    Is the voltage greater than 10 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW14. REPAIR the open circuit. CHECK the fuses.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  14. DW14 CHECK THE HO2S HEATER FOR SHORTS IN THE HARNESS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HO2S Heater Ground
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-) HO2S Connector, Harness Side
      HO2S Heater VPWR
      HO2S Heater SIGRTN
      HO2S Heater HO2S Signal

    Are the resistances greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW15. REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  15. DW15 CHECK THE HO2S HEATER CIRCUIT FOR AN OPEN IN THE HARNESS 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) PCM Connector, Harness Side (-) HO2S Connector, Harness Side
      HO2S Heater HO2S Heater

    Is the resistance less than 5 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW16. REPAIR the open circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.
  16. DW16 CHECK THE INTERNAL RESISTANCE OF THE HO2S HEATER 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Component Side (-) HO2S Connector, Component Side
      HO2S Heater VPWR

    Is the resistance between 3 - 30 ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW17. INSTALL a new HO2S. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article . RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.
  17. DW17 CHECK THE HO2S HEATER CIRCUIT FOR AN INTERNAL SHORT TO SIGRTN OR GND 
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Component Side (-) HO2S Connector, Component Side
      HO2S Heater SIGRTN
    • Measure the resistance between:
      RESISTANCE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Component Side (-)
      HO2S Heater Ground

    Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW26. INSTALL a new HO2S. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article . RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.
  18. DW18 KOER DTC P1127: EXHAUST TEMPERATURE OUT OF RANGE 
    NOTE: Address all other DTCs before proceeding.
    • Ignition ON, engine running.
    • Engine at normal operating temperature.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the HO2S Heater PID.

    Is the PID state ON? 

    Yes No
    CARRY OUT the KOER self-test. RUN the engine until the PID indicates ON.
    CARRY OUT the KOER self-test.
  19. DW19 CHECK THE HO2S SIGNAL LEVEL TOO HIGH 
    NOTE: Diagnose the suspect sensor indicated by the DTC.
    • HO2S connector connected.
    • Ignition ON, engine running.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the HO2S Signal PID.

    Is the voltage less than 1.1 V? 

    Yes No
    GO to  DW20. GO to  DW21.
  20. DW20 CARRY OUT A THOROUGH WIGGLE TEST ON THE HO2S HARNESS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the HO2S Signal PID.
    • Carry out a thorough wiggle test on the HO2S harness.

    Does the voltage change during the wiggle test? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to PINPOINT TEST Z .
  21. DW21 CHECK THE HO2S SIGNAL FOR A SHORT TO VPWR INSIDE THE SENSOR 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • HO2S connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine running.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the HO2S Signal PID.

    Is the voltage less than 1.1 V? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new HO2S. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article . RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.    		 GO to  DW22.
  22. DW22 CHECK THE HO2S CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT TO VPWR IN THE HARNESS 
    • Ignition OFF.
    • PCM connector disconnected.
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Measure the voltage between:
      VOLTAGE REFERENCE CHART

      (+) HO2S Connector, Harness Side (-)
      HO2S Signal Ground

    Is any voltage present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR the short circuit. Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test. GO to  DW26.
  23. DW23 CHECK FOR OTHER SELF-TEST DTCS 

    Are any DTCs present other than P013A, P013C, P013E, or P014A? 

    Yes No
    DISREGARD the current diagnostic trouble code (DTC) at this time. DIAGNOSE the next DTC. GO to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS . GO to  DW24.
  24. DW24 CHECK FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM AND FUEL SELECTION CONCERNS 
    • Inspect the exhaust system for the following:
      • exhaust leaks at flanges and gaskets
      • exhaust leaks at the HO2S
      • aftermarket accessories and performance modifications
    • Verify with the customer that flex fuel is not being used on a non-flex fuel vehicle.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 For DTCs P013A or P013C, INSTALL a new HO2S. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article . RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.
    For all others, GO to  DW25.
  25. DW25 CHECK FOR AN INTERMITTENT HO2S SIGNAL 
    • Ignition ON, engine OFF.
    • Access the PCM and monitor the O2S12 (VOLT) and O2S22 (VOLT) PIDs.
    • Wiggle, shake, and bend small sections of the wiring harness while working from the sensor to the PCM.

    Is a concern present? 

    Yes No
    REPAIR as necessary.
    Clear the PCM DTCs. REPEAT the self-test.    		 INSTALL a new HO2S. REFER to the appropriate Electronic Engine Controls article . RESET the keep alive memory (KAM). REFER to RESETTING THE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY (KAM) .
    REPEAT the self-test.
  26. DW26 CHECK FOR CORRECT PCM OPERATION 
    • Disconnect all the PCM connectors.
    • Visually inspect for:
      • pushed out pins
      • corrosion
    • Connect all the PCM connectors and make sure they seat correctly.
    • Carry out the PCM self-test.
    • Verify the concern is still present.

    Is the concern still present? 

    Yes No
    INSTALL a new PCM. REFER to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , PROGRAMMING THE VID BLOCK FOR A REPLACEMENT PCM . The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by a loose or corroded connector.
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