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DTC Detection Logic

The heated oxygen sensor 2 has a much longer switching time between rich and lean than the air fuel ratio (A/1 F) sensor 1. The oxygen storage capacity of the three way catalyst (manifold) causes the longer switching time.

MALFUNCTION A 

To judge the malfunctions of heated oxygen sensor 2, ECM monitors whether the voltage is unusually high during various driving conditions such as fuel cut.

Fig 1: Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Proper And Improper Voltage Signal (Malfunction A)
G08260191Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.

MALFUNCTION B 

To judge the malfunctions of heated oxygen sensor 2, ECM monitors whether the minimum voltage of sensor is sufficiently low during various driving conditions such as fuel cut.

Fig 2: Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Proper And Improper Voltage Signal (Malfunction B)
G08260192Courtesy of NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
DTC No. Trouble diagnosis name (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detecting condition Possible cause
P0138 HO2S2 (B1)
[Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) circuit high voltage]
A) An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
  • Harness or connectors

    (The heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit is open or shorted)

  • Heated oxygen sensor 2
B) The minimum voltage from the sensor is not reached to the specified voltage.
  • Harness or connectors

    (The heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit is open or shorted)

  • Heated oxygen sensor 2
  • Fuel pressure
  • Fuel injector
P0158 HO2S2 (B2)
[Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) circuit high voltage]
A) An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to ECM.
  • Harness or connectors

    (The heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit is open or shorted)

  • Heated oxygen sensor 2
B) The minimum voltage from the sensor is not reached to the specified voltage.
  • Harness or connectors

    (The heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit is open or shorted)

  • Heated oxygen sensor 2
  • Fuel pressure
  • Fuel injector