P0133

Circuit Description

The PCM provides a 0.45 volt reference signal to the oxygen sensor on CKT 1666. When the oxygen sensor is cold, below 200°C (392°F), the oxygen sensor signal voltage will be around 0.45 volt and the PCM will keep the system in Open Loop operation. When the oxygen sensor is warm, above 200°C (392°F), the oxygen sensor will swing from rich to lean rapidly, if the PCM is in good control of the air fuel mixture. DTC P0133 is designed so that if the oxygen sensor is slow to respond to changes in exhaust oxygen content, this DTC will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

^ DTCs P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0135 and P1133 not set.
^ This test has not been completed yet this ignition cycle.
^ Low coolant level not present.
^ Ignition voltage between 9 volts and 16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

^ Average time to change from rich to lean greater than 0.15 seconds.
^ Average time to change from lean to rich greater than 0.15 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

^ The PCM will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) after two consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The PCM will record operating conditions at the time the DTC sets. This information will be stored in the Freeze Frame and Failure Records.
^ A first failure of this DTC will store in Last Test Failed but not History.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

^ The PCM will turn the MIL OFF after three consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A Last Test Failed DTC will clear when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A History DTC will clear after forty consecutive warm-up cycles with no failures of any diagnostic test.
^ Use a scan tool to clear DTCs.
^ Interrupting PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended.

Diagnostic Aids

Notice: Do not solder heated oxygen sensor wires. Soldering the wires will result in the loss of the air reference to the sensor.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the Diagnostic Table.

2. Checking if other possible causes of this DTC have already been diagnosed.
3. Diagnose other DTCs first because they may be the cause of this DTC setting.
4. With the engine running warm, coolant at least 85°C (185°F) and at fast idle, the oxygen sensor voltage should rapidly swing above 0.60 volt and below 0.30 volt.
5. The loop status on the scan tool will change from Open Loop to Closed Loop when the PCM enters fuel control. Under these conditions, the PCM should be in Closed Loop.
6. Checking if the oxygen sensor voltage is swinging between rich and lean very slowly, or not at all.
8. Checking for causes of oxygen sensor failure. If sensor is replaced without finding cause of contamination, contamination of new sensor may result.