Test TC-12A - O2S Stays Below Center (Lean) Or Left O2S Stays Below Center (Lean) (DTC 51)

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NOTE: For circuit and connector terminal identification, see CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION . For wiring diagram, see WIRING DIAGRAMS section at the end of this article.

Start engine. Allow engine to run until normal operating temperature is reached.
Using scan tool, set engine speed to 1500 RPM. Using scan tool, read O2S voltage. If O2S voltage is not always less than 0.5 volt, condition required to set trouble code is not present at this time. Go to next step. If O2S voltage is always less than 0.5 volt, a condition causing engine to run lean in all cylinders is indicated. Go to TEST NTC-1A.
O2S STAYS BELOW CENTER (LEAN) trouble code sets if O2S output voltage stays at less than 0.5 volt without switching for 8 minutes. Possible causes are: major vacuum leak, low fuel pressure, other engine sensor calibration failures, ignition system failure, O2S failure or mechanical engine problem. Go to TEST NTC-1A.