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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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DTC

CONSULT 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

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