Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK

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General Description - Response rate of upstream oxygen sensor is monitored by measuring period of lambda control oscillations. See Fig 1.

Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitoring - For proper function of oxygen sensor, sensor element must be heated. A non-functioning heater delays sensor readiness for closed loop control and influences emissions. Monitoring function measures both sensor heater current (voltage drop over a shunt), and heater voltage (heater supply voltage) to calculate sensor heater resistance. Monitoring function is activated once per trip if heater has been switched on for a certain time period and current has stabilized. See Fig 2-Fig 3 .

Oxygen Sensor Circuit Monitoring - Oxygen sensor circuit monitors electrical faults of sensors upstream and downstream of catalyst. Implausible voltages are voltages exceeding maximum threshold (VMAX). Voltages falling below minimum threshold (VMIN) are caused by a short circuit of sensor signal or sensor ground to ECM ground. An open circuit of sensor upstream catalyst can be detected if voltage is remaining in a specified range after sensor has been heated. See Fig 4.

Fig 1: Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Structure (Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK, VBM1.9VJGKFK, VBM4.4VJGFEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK)

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Fig 2: Flow Chart Of Monitoring Function (Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK)

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Fig 3: Flow Chart Of Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Function (Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK, VBM1.9VJGKFK, VBM4.4VJGFEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK)

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Fig 4: Circuitry For Heater Controlling & Heater Current (Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK, VBM1.9VJGKFK, VBM4.4VJGFEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK)

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