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Signal Missing. Permanent Fault






Signal missing. Permanent fault

Checking components and wiring

Caution! Do not apply rust solvent spray or grease to the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.

Check the signal cable (+) between heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) terminal #1 and control module terminal #A41 (#A41) and the signal cable (-) between heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) terminal #5 and control module terminal #A42 (#A42). Check for a short-circuit to each other. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Check the power supply to heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) terminal #3 and the signal cable between heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) terminal #4 and control module terminal #A18 (#A18). Check for a short-circuit to the other heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) cables. See Checking wiring and terminals. Permanent fault Checking Wiring and Terminals. Permanent Fault.
Try a new heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) if the wiring is OK.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- To connect the breakout box and access the control module, see Connecting the breakout box, B5234T9, B5244T7 Connecting The Breakout Box
- To access or replace the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) see Adapter wiring switch, replacing Adapter Wiring Switch, Replacing
- For information about signals see Signal specification Signal Specifications.














Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off.
- Reconnect connectors, reinstall components.
- Start the engine and let it idle for a maximum of 5 minutes.
Read off the front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) signal diagnostic trouble code (DTC) status.
The text NOT READY is displayed if diagnosis is underway.









Is FAULT NOT REGISTERED displayed?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - FAULT FOUND

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - Exit fault-tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking components and wiring

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