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DTC P0134: A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
  • If DTC P0135 is stored at the same time as DTC P0134, troubleshoot DTC P0135 first, then recheck for DTC P0134.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Start the engine, and let it idle without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on.
  4. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0134 indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step 5.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the A/F sensor relay (LAF), and the ECM/PCM.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  6. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) (see A/F SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
  7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  8. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  9. Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure (see ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
  10. Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0134 indicated? 

    YES  -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the A/F sensor relay (LAF), and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  10.

    NO  -Go to step 11.

  11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0134 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs were indicated in step  10, go to the indicated DTCs troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the A/F sensor relay (LAF), and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  11. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.