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273B - P0159 (DME)

273B - P0159

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
273B - P0159

Fault text
Bank 2 post-catalyst oxygen sensor oscillation check

Fault description


Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
* Engine speed within the boundaries
K_LANK_OBD_S_NMin and K_LANK_OBD_S_NMax *
Engine running since at least the time
K_LANK_OBD_S_TML * In overrun cutoff for at least the
time K_LANK_OBD_S_SA_T *min. superimposed
integrated air mass in overrun cutoff mode
K_LANK_OBD_S_SA_ML_SUM => defined overrun cutoff
Terminal condition: Engine running
Voltage condition:
none

Condition for fault memory entry
* Check to determine whether oxygen sensor voltage
exceeding K_LANK_OBD_S_SA_USF remains * Error after
K_LANK_OBD_S_CNT/K_LANK_OBD_S_AUTOM_CNT-
attempts

Action in service
1. Check exhaust system for leaks
2. If OK, replace Bank 2 post-catalyst oxygen sensor

Fault effect and breakdown warning
MIL lamp lights up after engine runs 2X

Driver information
Warning light:
No

Service instruction
none