P0138
DTC P0136 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2)DTC P0137 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
DTC P0138 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2)
DESCRIPTION
DTC Detection Condition:
A three-way catalytic converter (TWC) is used in order to convert the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), and nitrogen oxide (NOx) into less harmful substances. To allow the TWC to function effectively, it is necessary to keep the air-fuel of the engine near the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. For the purpose of helping the ECM to deliver accurate air-fuel ratio control, the Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor is used.
The HO2 sensor is located behind the TWC, and detects the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas. Since the sensor is integrated with the heater that heats the sensing portion, it is possible to detect the oxygen concentration even when the intake air volume is low (the exhaust gas temperature is low). When the air-fuel ratio becomes lean, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is rich. The HO2 sensor informs the ECM that the post-TWC air-fuel ratio is lean (low voltage, i.e. less than 0.45 V). Conversely, when the air-fuel ratio is richer than the stoichiometric air-fuel level, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas becomes lean. The HO2 sensor informs the ECM that the post-TWC air-fuel ratio is rich (high voltage, i.e. more than 0.45 V). The HO2 sensor has the property of changing its output voltage drastically when the air-fuel ratio is close to the stoichiometric level.
The ECM uses the supplementary information from the HO2 sensor to determine whether the air-fuel ratio after the TWC is rich or lean, and adjusts the fuel injection time accordingly. Thus, if the HO2 sensor is working improperly due to internal malfunctions, the ECM is unable to compensate for deviations in the primary air-fuel ratio control.
HINT: Sensor 2 refers to the sensor mounted behind the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) and located far from the engine assembly.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
Monitor Strategy (Part 1):
Monitor Strategy (Part 2):
Typical Enabling Conditions:
Typical Malfunction Thresholds:
Component Operating Range:
The ECM monitors the rear Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor to check for the following malfunctions. If any of the malfunctions are detected, the ECM illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC:
- The HO2 sensor output voltage remains above 0.45 V (rich) or below 0.45 V (lean) while the vehicle is accelerated and decelerated for 8 minutes.
- The HO2 sensor output voltage remains below 0.05 V for a long period of time while the vehicle is driven.
- The HO2 sensor output voltage does not decrease below 0.2 V (extremely lean condition) within 7 seconds after fuel-cut is performed while the vehicle is decelerated. The ECM interprets this as the sensor response having deteriorated.
MONITOR RESULT
Refer to CHECKING MONITOR STATUS. Mode 6 Data
Wiring Diagram:
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
a. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 (Procedure "A").
b. Switch the ECM from normal mode to check mode using the tester (Procedure "B").
c. Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches more than 75 °C (167 °F) (Procedure "C").
d. Drive the vehicle at 38 mph (60 km/h) or more for 40 seconds or more (Procedure "D").
e. Allow the engine to idle for 10 seconds or more (Procedure "E").
f. Perform Procedure "D" and "E" 12 times (Procedure "F").
HINT: If a malfunction exists, the MIL illuminates during Procedure "F".
NOTE: If the conditions in this test are not strictly followed, malfunctions may not be detected. If you do not have the intelligent tester, turn the ignition switch off after performing Procedure "C" to "F", then perform Procedure "C" to "F" again.
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INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT: Malfunctioning areas can be identified by performing the A/F CONTROL function provided in the ACTIVE TEST. The A/F CONTROL function can help to determine whether the Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor, Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor and other potential trouble areas are malfunctioning.
The following instructions describe how to conduct the A/F CONTROL operation using the intelligent tester.
1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
2. Start the engine and turn the tester on.
3. Warm up the engine at an engine speed of 2,500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
4. On the tester, select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / A/ F CONTROL.
5. Perform the A/F CONTROL operation with the engine in an idling condition (press the RIGHT or LEFT button to change the fuel injection volume).
6. Monitor the voltage outputs of the A/F and HO2 sensors (AFS B1S1 and OS2 B1S2) displayed on the tester.
HINT:
- The A/F CONTROL operation lowers the fuel injection volume by 12.5 % or increases the injection volume by 25 %.
- Each sensor reacts in accordance with increases and decreases in the fuel injection volume.
NOTE: The Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the Heated Oxygen (HO2) sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
- Following the A/F CONTROL procedure enables technicians to check and graph the voltage outputs of both the A/F and HO2 sensors.
- To display the graph, select the following menu items on the tester: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ACTIVE TEST / A/F CONTROL / USER DATA / AFS B1S1 and O2S B1S2, and press the YES button and then the ENTER button followed by the F4 button.
HINT:
- If other DTCs relating to different systems that have terminal E2 as the ground terminal are output simultaneously, terminal E2 may have an open circuit.
- Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was running or stopped, whether the engine was warmed up or not, whether the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
- If the OX1B wire from the ECM connector is short-circuited to the +B wire, DTC P0136 will be set.