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12AB04 - P0136 (DME)

12AB04 - P0136

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
12AB04 - P0136

Fault text
Oxygen sensor after catalytic converter, signal: open circuit

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the lower and upper
voltage limits of the signals from the post-catalyst oxygen
sensor and the upper limit of the internal resistance.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault is recognized when the oxygen sensor voltage is
less than 0.498 V and greater than 0.352 V and the
resistance is greater than 65534 ohms.
Potential problem source(s):
Defect in wiring harness to oxygen sensor behind catalytic
converter
- Oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter defective
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- None
Temperature condition:
- Engine temperature > 85 °C
Time condition:
- 120 sec.
Other conditions:
- Engine on
- No additional diagnostic fault codes logged

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
Check wiring harness to oxygen sensor behind catalytic
converter
- Replace oxygen sensor behind catalytic converter

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
- none
Possible apparent symptoms:
- none

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: on
- US emissions warning lamp: on
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: off

Service instruction
- none