P0153

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) continuously monitors the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) activity for 100 seconds. During the monitor period, the PCM counts the number of times that the HO2S responds from rich to lean and from lean to rich and adds the amount of time it took to complete all transitions. With this information, the PCM can determine the average time for all transitions. If the average response time is too slow, a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) sets.

The PCM determines the lean to rich transition when the HO2S voltage changes from less than 300 mV to more than 600 mV. The PCM determines the rich to lean transition when the HO2S voltage changes from more than 600 mV to less than 300 mV. An HO2S that responds too slowly may be defective. Replace the HO2S.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0135, P0151, P0152, P0154, P0155, P0300, P0351, P0401, P0404, P0405, P0440, P0442, P0446, P0452, P0453, P1258, P1404, P1441 are not set.
^ The Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor is more than 57°C (135°F).
^ The engine run time is more than 160 seconds.
^ The Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor is between 15-55 g/s.
^ The engine speed is between 1,100-3,000 RPM.
^ The Throttle Position (TP) sensor is more than 5 percent.
^ The loop status is closed.
^ The ignition 1 signal is between 9-18 volts.
^ The fuel tank level remaining is more than 10 percent.
^ Intrusive tests are not in progress.
^ Scan tool output controls are not active.
^ The above conditions are met for 100 seconds.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The rich-to-lean and lean-to-rich average response time is more than a calibrated value.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The control module illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 3 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

IMPORTANT: Remove any debris from the PCM connector surfaces before servicing the PCM. Inspect the PCM connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing the PCM. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent water intrusion into the PCM.

^ This diagnostic only runs once per ignition cycle.
^ A malfunction in the HO2S heater circuits causes a DTC to set. Check the HO2S heater circuits for intermittent opens and for poor connections. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.
^ An oxygen supply inside the HO2S is necessary for proper operation. The HO2S wires provide the supply of oxygen. Inspect the HO2S wires and the connections for breaks or for contamination. Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) Wiring Repairs in Diagrams.
^ Using the Freeze Frame/Failure Records may help to locate an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records can help to determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and the Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass or a fail. In order to isolate when the DTC failed, operate the vehicle within the same Freeze Frame conditions, and refer to Symptoms - Computers and Control Systems. Standard Model (Non-Alternative Fuels)

These conditions include:
- The RPM
- The vehicle load
- The vehicle speed
- The temperature

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-7:

Steps 8-15:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step determines if the condition is present.
3. When DTCs P0133 and P0153 are set at the same time, fuel contamination is likely.
4. An exhaust leak 6-12 inches away from the HO2S can cause a DTC to set.
5. This step tests whether a good ground circuit is available.
6. This step tests the integrity of the HO2S high signal circuit to the PCM.
7. This step tests the integrity of the HO2S high signal circuit to the PCM.
8. Certain RTV silicone gasket materials release vapors that can contaminate the HO2S. Silicone in the fuel can also cause silicone contamination. If the sensors appear contaminated by silicone, and if all the silicone sealant is a non-silicone base, advise the customer to try a different fuel company. A missing fuel filler restrictor indicates that the customer may have used leaded fuel.