P0133

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Engine Controls Schematics: Heated O2 Sensors:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The PCM continuously monitors the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) activity for 100 seconds. During the monitoring period the PCM counts the number of rich to lean and lean to rich transitions and adds the amount of time it took to complete all transitions. With this information, an average time for each transition can be determined. If the average response time is too slow, a DTC P0133 will set. A lean to rich transition is indicated when the HO2S voltage changes from less than 300 mV to more than 600 mV. A rich to lean transition is indicated when the HO2S voltage changes from more than 600 mV to less than 300 mV. An HO2S that responds too slowly is likely to be malfunctioning and should be replaced.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ There are no active DTCs of any of the following types present:
^ Fuel trim
^ Fuel injector circuit
^ Misfire
^ Evaporative Emissions System (EVAP)
^ Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
^ Throttle Position (TP)
^ Intake Air Temperature (IAT)
^ Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP)
^ Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT)
^ Crankshaft Position (CKP)
^ Mass Air Flow (MAF)
^ DTC P0131, P0132 or P0135 is not set
^ The system voltage is more than 9 volts.
^ The system is running in closed loop.
^ The engine has been running for at least 3.3 minutes.
^ The ECT is more than 75°C (167°F)
^ The engine speed between 1000-3000 RPM.
^ The MAF is between 15-40 gm/s.
^ The above conditions have been stable for 3 seconds.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The HO2S 1 lean to rich average transition time during the sample period was longer than 220 milliseconds or rich to lean average transition time during the sample period was longer than 220 milliseconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The PCM illuminates the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle 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 ignition cycle, 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 during which the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A last test failed, or the current DTC, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
^ A History DTC clears after forty consecutive warm-up cycles, if no other emission related diagnostic failures are reported.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL diagnostic trouble code.
^ Interrupting the PCM battery voltage may or may not clear DTCs. This practice is not recommended. Refer to Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Description, Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS

NOTE: Refer to Connector Test Adapter kit J 35616-A Notice in Service Precautions.

If the problem is intermittent, refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Conditions

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. HO2S contamination may cause multiple HO2S Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) to set.
4. The use of leaded fuel may be indicated by the removal or tampering of the fuel filler restrictor.
An HO2S contaminated by silicon will have a white, powdery deposit on the portion of the HO2S that is exposed to the exhaust stream. The usual cause of silica contamination is the use of unapproved silicon RTV engine gasket material, the use of silicon based sprays or fluids within the engine or coolant consumption. Phosphorus contamination also leaves a white powdery coating on the HO2S. Phosphorus contamination comes from oil consumption. If the cause of this contamination is not corrected, the replacement HO2S will also get contaminated.
7. Even small exhaust leaks can cause slow response from the HO2S.
12. An HO2S contaminated by silicon will have a white, powdery deposit on the portion of the HO2S that is exposed to the exhaust stream. The usual cause of silica contamination is the use of un-approved silicon RTV engine gasket material, the use of silicon based sprays or fluids within the engine or coolant consumption Phosphorus contamination also leaves a white powdery coating on the HO2S. Phosphorus contamination comes from oil consumption. If the cause of this contamination is not corrected, the replacement HO2S will also get contaminated.
13. If the voltage observed in step 8 is less than the range specified, a short between the high and low circuits or a short between the high circuit and ground is indicated. With the HO2S and the PCM disconnected, the resistance between the high and low circuits and the resistance between the high circuit and ground should measure infinite.
If the voltage observed in step 8 is more than the range specified, a short between the high circuit and an ignition voltage source is indicated.
14. If the voltage observed in step 9 is not below the voltage specified, a high resistance (open) high or low circuit is indicated.
Good circuit continuity measures less than 5 ohms with the PCM and sensor disconnected. Measure between the PCM connector and the HO2S connector. Ensure PCM terminal contact is good.