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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/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 the various driving condition such as fuel-cut.

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MALFUNCTION B

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

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P0138 HO2S2 - DTC DESCRIPTION

DTC M.U.T.-III SE screen terms (Trouble diagnosis content) DTC detection condition
P0138 00 O2 sensor bank 1 sensor2 (B1)
(O2 sensor circuit high voltage bank 1 sensor 2)
A Diagnosis condition -
Signal (terminal) Heated oxygen sensor 2 signal
Threshold An excessively high voltage from the sensor is sent to
ECM
Diagnosis delay time -
B Diagnosis condition -
Signal (terminal) Heated oxygen sensor 2 signal
Threshold The minimum voltage from the sensor is not reached to the specified voltage
Diagnosis delay time -