Circuit Description
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Heated oxygen sensor monitors exhaust gas oxygen content and delivers an input signal to ECM. ECM uses input signal to determine fuel injection system operation. Heated oxygen sensors include a heater. DTC P0136 is set when bank 1, sensor 2 voltage remains at .4 volt or more, or .5 volt or less during vehicle operation (62 MPH or less), once engine is at normal operating temperature. DTC P0156 is set when bank 2, sensor 2 voltage remains at .4 volt or more, or .5 volt or less during vehicle operation (62 MPH or less), once engine is at normal operating temperature. Possible causes are:
- Open or short in heated oxygen sensor circuit.
- Defective heated oxygen sensor No. 2.