P0160
Electrical Diagram:
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The PCM supplies a voltage of about 450 mV between the HO2S high and low signal circuits. The oxygen sensor varies the voltage over a range from about 1000 mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when the exhaust is lean. The PCM monitors and stores the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) voltage information. The PCM evaluates the HO2S voltage samples in order to determine the amount of time the HO2S voltage was out of range. The PCM compares the stored HO2S voltage samples taken within each sample period and determines if majority of the samples are out of the operating range.
The PCM monitors the HO2S voltage and detects if the voltage goes out of the bias range. If the PCM does not detect the voltage went out of the bias range, a DTC will set.
CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0125, P0220, P0221, P0225, P0226, P0335, P0336, P0351, P0352, P0353, P0354, P0355, P0356, P0357, P0358, P1111, P1112, P1120, P1121 P1125, P1220, P1221, P1258, P1514, P1515, P1516, P1517 not set
^ The engine run time is greater than 70 seconds.
^ The fuel system is operating in Closed Loop.
^ The system voltage is greater than 9.0 volts.
^ The AIR and the Catalyst diagnostics are not active.
^ The engine coolant temperature is greater than 48°C (118°F).
^ The HO2S signal voltage is between 409 mV and 489 mV for 2.5 minutes.
ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp on the second consecutive drive trip that the diagnostic runs and fails.
^ The PCM records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the PCM stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive drive trip, the PCM records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The PCM writes the conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure records.
CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The PCM turns the MIL OFF after three consecutive drive trips that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A last test failed (current DTC) clears when the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
^ A History DTC clears after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if this or any other emission related diagnostic does not report any failures.
^ The PCM battery voltage is interrupted.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL/DTC.
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ An oxygen supply inside the HO2S is necessary for proper operation. This supply of oxygen is provided through the HO2S wires. All HO2S wires and connections should be inspected for breaks or contamination. Refer to Body and Accessories/Diagrams.
^ For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms. Testing and Inspection
TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. Idle the engine at the normal operating temperature before performing this test. For any test that requires probing the PCM or a component harness connector, use the Connector Test Adapter Kit J 35616-A. Using this kit prevents damage to the harness connector terminals.
3. Using the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data may aid in locating an intermittent condition. If you cannot duplicate the DTC, the information included in the Freeze Frame and/or Failure Records data can help determine how many miles since the DTC set. The Fail Counter and Pass Counter can also help determine how many ignition cycles the diagnostic reported a pass and/or a fail. Operate the vehicle within the same freeze frame conditions (RPM, load, vehicle speed, temperature etc.) that you observed. This will isolate when the DTC failed. For an intermittent condition, refer to Symptoms. Testing and Inspection
4. Lower the exhaust system to gain sufficient access to the HO2S and/or the HO2S connector if necessary. Refer to Engine/Engine Exhaust. If the scan tool indicates the HO2S voltage goes below 200 mV, indicates the HO2S circuits and the PCM are OK.
5. This step checks whether the signal circuit from the PCM is OK.
6. Disconnecting the PCM allows using the DMM J 39200 in order to check continuity of the circuits. This aids in locating an open or shorted circuit.
7. Disconnecting the PCM allows using the DMM J 39200 in order to check continuity of the circuits. This aids in locating an open or shorted circuit.