P0145

DTC P0145: Heated Oxygen Sensor (3rd) Circuit Slow Response [California]

Heated Oxygen Sensor (3RD) Circuit <California> (Part 1):

Heated Oxygen Sensor (3RD) Circuit <California> (Part 2):

CIRCUIT OPERATION
- A voltage corresponding to the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is sent to the ECM (terminal No. 54) from the output terminal (terminal No. 3) of the heated oxygen sensor (3rd).
- Terminal No. 4 of the heated oxygen sensor (3rd) is grounded with ECM (terminal No. 55).
- The ECM applies an offset voltage of 0.5 volt to terminal No. 4 of the heated oxygen sensor (3rd).

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
- The ECM checks for the heated oxygen sensor (3rd) output voltage.

DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Heated oxygen sensor (3rd) output voltage does not reach 0.2 volt after fuel cut operation.

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) monitor
- Heated oxygen sensor heater (front) monitor
- Heated oxygen sensor inactive (front) monitor
- Heated oxygen sensor offset voltage monitor
- Air/fuel ratio feedback monitor
- Heated oxygen sensor heater (3rd) 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 heated oxygen sensor (front) is active.
- The cumulative mass airflow sensor output is higher than 2,900 g.
- Fuel is being shut off.
- Heated oxygen sensor (3rd) output voltage is higher than 0.5 volt when fuel cut is started.

Judgement Criterion
- Heated oxygen sensor (3rd) output voltage does not reach 0.2 volt for 7 seconds from fuel cut start.

or

- Heated oxygen sensor (3rd) output voltage does not reach 0.2 volt for 1 second from 0.4 volt while fuel is being shut off.

NOTE: Monitoring stops after fuel has been shut off for more than 64 seconds.

OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 11. OBD-II Drive Cycle

TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
- Heated oxygen sensor (3rd) deteriorated.
- Connector damage.
- ECM failed.

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 B1: Heated Oxygen Sensor (3rd).






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 B1, Heated Oxygen Sensor (3rd).
4. Warm up the engine.
- After increasing the output voltage 0.5 volt or more by the engine revving, finish it. Then confirm that the output voltage reduces to 0.2 volt or less within 7 seconds.

5. 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.

NO : Replace the heated oxygen sensor (3rd). 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 Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 11. OBD-II Drive Cycle
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).

Q: Is DTC P0145 set?

YES : Refer to DTC P0143 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (3rd) Circuit Low Voltage, DTC P0144 - Heated Oxygen Sensor (3rd) Circuit High Voltage.

NO : The inspection is complete.