DTC P0133: A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Malfunction/Slow Response

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NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .

Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Clear the DTC with the HDS.
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158°F (70°C)
- A/T in D, M/T in 3rd or 4th
- Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or less for 5 minutes, then drive at a steady speed about 32 mph (51 km/h) or more
Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0133 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate FAILED?

YES: Go to step 6.

NO: If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION or NOT COMPLETED, go to step 3 and recheck.
Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) (see A/F SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
Do ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
Test-drive under these conditions:
- Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158°F (70=0
- A/T in D, M/T in 3rd or 4th
- Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or less for 5 minutes, then drive at a steady speed about 32 mph (51 km/h) or more
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0133 indicated?

YES: Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1.

NO: Go to step 14.
Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0133 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?

YES: Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 13, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

NO: If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, then go to step 1. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION or NOT COMPLETED, go to step 11.