DTC P0138 (2018 2019)
DTC P0138: Secondary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2)) Circuit High Voltage
General Description
The secondary heated oxygen sensor (secondary HO2S (sensor 2)) detects the oxygen content in the exhaust gas downstream of the three way catalytic converter (TWC) during stoichiometric air/fuel ratio feedback control. The powertrain control module (PCM) controls the air/fuel ratio from the air/fuel ratio (A/F) sensor (sensor 1) output voltage to optimize the TWC efficiency. When power is applied to the secondary HO2S (sensor 2) heater, if the secondary HO2S (sensor 2) output continues to exceed the upper limit used during feedback control, the PCM detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.
Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type
| Execution | Continuous |
| Sequence | None |
| Duration | 5.0 seconds or more |
| DTC Type | Two drive cycles, MIL on |
Enable Conditions
| Condition | Minimum | Maximum |
|---|---|---|
| Elapsed time that secondary HO2S activity is not monitored after starting the engine | 15 seconds | - |
| Fuel feedback | Closed loop | |
Malfunction Threshold
The secondary HO2S (sensor 2) output voltage [HO2S S2] is 3.28 V or more for at least 5 seconds.
[ ]: HDS Parameter
Possible Cause
- Secondary HO2S (sensor 2) internal circuit failure
- Secondary HO2S (sensor 2) output rich side stuck
Confirmation Procedure
Operating Condition
- Start the engine, and let it idle until the radiator fan comes on.
- Let the engine idle for at least 5 seconds.
- When the diagnosis does not finish at idle, drive immediately at a steady engine speed [Engine Speed] between 1, 500 - 3, 000 RPM for at least 5 seconds.
- When freeze data is stored, drive the vehicle under those conditions instead of Driving Pattern step 3.
- Drive the vehicle in this manner only if the traffic regulations and ambient conditions allow.
With the HDS
None.
Diagnosis Details
Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, the MIL comes on and a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored.
Conditions for clearing the DTC
The MIL is cleared if the malfunction does not return in three consecutive trips in which the diagnostic runs. The MIL, the Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the 12 volt battery.