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DTC P0133: A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Malfunction/Slow Response

NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION .
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
  3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  4. Test-drive under these conditions:
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158°F (70°C)
    • A/T in D, M/T in 3rd or 4th
    • Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or less for 5 minutes, then drive at a steady speed about 32 mph (51 km/h) or more
  5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0133 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    YES:  Go to step  6.

    NO:  If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION or NOT COMPLETED, go to step  3 and recheck.

  6. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
  7. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) (see A/F SENSOR REPLACEMENT  ).
  8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  9. Reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
  10. Do ECM/PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .
  11. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (A/T in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.
  12. Test-drive under these conditions:
    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158°F (70=0
    • A/T in D, M/T in 3rd or 4th
    • Drive the vehicle at 25 mph (40 km/h) or less for 5 minutes, then drive at a steady speed about 32 mph (51 km/h) or more
  13. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0133 indicated? 

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

    NO:  Go to step  14.

  14. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0133 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES:  Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step  13, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO:  If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1) and the ECM/PCM, then go to step  1. If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION or NOT COMPLETED, go to step  11.