Code P017, Front Oxygen Sensor Not Ready: Notes

PCM provides .45-volt reference signal to oxygen sensor on circuit No. 412. When oxygen sensor reaches operating temperature, it will generate a counter voltage that will vary based on amount of oxygen in exhaust. Front oxygen sensor is located in manifold, behind cooling fan.

A lean exhaust will generate a low voltage and cause .45-volt reference signal to decrease. A rich exhaust will generate a higher voltage and cause .45-volt reference signal to increase.

Code P017 will set when oxygen sensor cannot respond under test conditions and generate a voltage greater or less than .45-volt reference.

Code P017 will also set under following conditions:

1. Open in circuit No. 412 or 413.
2. Short to voltage on circuit No. 412 or 413.
3. Faulty oxygen sensor.