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P0140

DTC P0140: Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (sensor 2)

Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear) Circuit Part 1:




Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear) Circuit Part 2:





CIRCUIT OPERATION
- A voltage corresponding to the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is sent to the ECM or PCM (terminal No. 73) from the output terminal (terminal No. 1) of the heated oxygen sensor (rear).
- Terminal No. 2 of the heated oxygen sensor (rear) is grounded with ECM (terminal No. 75) or PCM (terminal No. 63)
.
- The ECM or the PCM
applies an offset voltage of 0.5 volt to terminal No. 2 of the heated oxygen sensor (rear).

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- The output signal of the heated oxygen sensor (front) is compensated by the output signal of the heated oxygen sensor (rear).
- The ECM or PCM
checks for an open circuit in the heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
- Heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage does not change during specified go/stop operations including fuel cut are repeated.

MONITOR EXECUTION
- Continuous

MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)

Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
- Heated oxygen sensor (front) heater monitor
- Heated oxygen sensor (rear) heater monitor
- Air/fuel ratio feedback system monitor

Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
- Volume airflow sensor
- Barometric pressure sensor
- Intake air temperature sensor
- Engine coolant temperature sensor

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart:




Logic Flow Chart

Check Conditions
- Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 degrees C (169 degrees F).
- The heated oxygen sensor (front) is active.
- The cumulative volume airflow sensor output frequency is higher than 4,000 Hz.
- Repeat 3 or more times: drive*1, stop*2.
Drive*1:
- Engine speed is higher than 1,500 r/min.
- Volumetric efficiency is higher than 40 percent.
- Vehicle speed is higher than 30 km/h (19 mph).
- A total of more than 10 seconds have elapsed with the above mentioned conditions, and more than 2 seconds have elapsed with the fuel shut off.
Stop*2:
- Vehicle speed is lower than 1.5 km/h (1 mph).

Judgement Criterion
- Change in the output voltage of the heated oxygen sensor (rear) is lower than 0.313 volt.

NOTE: Monitoring stops after fuel has been shut off for more than 38 seconds.

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 12
OBD-II Drive Cycle Pattern Lists.

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- Heated oxygen sensor (rear) deteriorated.
- Connector damage.
- ECM failed.
- PCM failed.

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (MUT-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991911: Main Harness B

STEP 1. Replace the heated oxygen sensor (rear).




1. Replace the heated oxygen sensor (rear).
2. Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 12
OBD-II Drive Cycle Pattern Lists.
3. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0140 set?

YES: Refer to DTC P0137 - Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (sensor 2), DTC P0138 - Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (sensor 2).

NO: The inspection is complete.