Diagnosis & Repair
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Toyota Highlander. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Using Toyota hand-held tester or scan tool, check for any other DTCs. If only DTC P0136 exists, go to next step. If other DTCs exist, diagnose and repair those DTCs first and retest.
- Check for open or short in wiring between ECM and heated oxygen sensor No. 2. See WIRING DIAGRAMS article. If problem does not exist, go to next step. If problem exists, repair wiring as necessary.
- With hand-held tester or scan tool still connected to DLC No. 3, start engine and warm engine to normal operating temperature. Monitor heated oxygen sensor No. 2 output voltage. Snap accelerate engine to about 4000 RPM 3 times. Voltage should fluctuate from less than .4 volt to .5 volt or more. If voltage is as specified, problem is intermittent. Check component and ECM connections. If voltage is not as specified, replace appropriate heated oxygen sensor No. 2.