P0160

DTC P0160: Cylinder 2, 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (Rear) Circuit No Activity Detected

Cylinder 2, 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (Rear) Circuit (Part 1):

Cylinder 2, 3 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 [M/T] or the PCM [A/T] (terminal No. 96) from the output terminal (terminal No. 4) of the cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (rear).
- Terminal No. 2 of the cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (rear) is grounded with ECM [M/T] or PCM [A/T] (terminal No. 105).
- The ECM [M/T] or the PCM [A/T] applies an offset voltage of 0.5 volt to terminal No. 2 of the cylinder 1, 4 heated oxygen sensor (rear).

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- The output signal of the cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (front) is compensated by the output signal of the cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (rear).
- The the ECM [M/T] or the PCM [A/T] checks for the cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Cylinder 2, 3 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 heater (front) monitor
- Heated oxygen sensor heater (rear) monitor
- Air/fuel ratio feedback monitor

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

DTC SET CONDITIONS

Logic Flow Chart:

Check Conditions
- Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
- The cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (front) is active.
- The cumulative mass airflow sensor output is higher than 1,638 g.
- 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 cylinder 2, 3 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 MFI, Diagnostic Function -OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 13. OBD-II Drive Cycle

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- Cylinder 2, 3 heated oxygen sensor (rear) deteriorated.
- Connector damage.
- ECM failed. [M/T]
- PCM failed. [A/T]

DIAGNOSIS

Required Special Tools:
- MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
- MB991824: V.C.I.
- MB991827: USB Cable
- MB991910: Main Harness A

STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item AF: Cylinder 2, 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear).






CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.

1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Start the engine and run at idle.
3. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item AF, Cylinder 2, 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear).
a. Transaxle: 2nd speed
b. Drive with wide open throttle
c. Engine: 3,500 r/min
- The output voltages should be between 0.6 and 1.0 volt.

4. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.

Q: Is the sensor operating properly?

YES : It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to general (body and chassis), How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points -How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions.

NO : Replace the heated oxygen sensor (rear). Then go to Step 2.

STEP 2. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.

1. Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to MFI, Diagnostic Function -OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 13. OBD-II Drive Cycle
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0160 set?

YES : Refer to DTC P0157 -Cylinder 2, 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear) Circuit Low Voltage P0157, DTC P0158 -Cylinder 2, 3 Heated Oxygen Sensor (rear) Circuit High Voltage. P0158

NO : The inspection is complete.