DESCRIPTION
The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) generates current that corresponds to the actual air fuel ratio. This sensor current is used to provide the ECM with feedback so that it can control the air fuel ratio. The ECM determines the deviation from the stoichiometric air fuel ratio level, and regulates the fuel injection duration. If the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunctions, the ECM is unable to control the air fuel ratio accurately.
The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is a cup type sensor and uses a zirconia element for the sensor element. The zirconium element is made of platinum coated zirconium and includes an integrated heating element. The inner surface of the zirconia element is exposed to the outside air and the outer surface of it is exposed to the exhaust gas. The zirconia element generates a voltage according to the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas and outside air. The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes very efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor does not generate useful voltage signals without supplementary heating. Therefore, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) includes a heater to heat the zirconia element.
In order to obtain a high purification rate of the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) components in the exhaust gas, a three-way catalytic converter is used. For the most efficient use of the three-way catalytic converter, the air fuel ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air fuel ratio.
HINT:
DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Note |
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P003612 | HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Short to Battery | The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater current is more than the specified value while the heater is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | SAE: P0038 |
P003613 | A/F (O2) Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Open | The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater current is less than the specified value while the heater is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | SAE: P0037 |
P102A9E | O2 Sensor Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2 Stuck On | The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater voltage is the specified value or less while the heater is not operating (1 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | SAE: P102D |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) detects oxygen levels in the exhaust gas and transmits the information to the ECM. The inner surface of the sensor element is exposed to the outside air. The outer surface of the sensor element is exposed to the exhaust gas. The sensor element is made of platinum-coated zirconia and includes an integrated heating element.
The zirconia element generates a small voltage when there is a large difference in the oxygen concentrations between the exhaust gas and outside air. The platinum coating amplifies this voltage generation.
The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is more efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor cannot generate useful current signals without supplementary heating. The ECM regulates the supplementary heating using a duty-cycle approach to adjust the average current in the sensor heater element. If the heater current is outside the normal range, the signal transmitted by the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes inaccurate. As a result, the ECM is unable to regulate the air fuel ratio properly.
Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2) Heater Range Check (P003612 and P003613):If the heater current is outside the normal range, the signal transmitted by the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes inaccurate. When the current in the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater is outside the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor heater and stores a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
P0037 Output duty cycle | 30% or higher |
Output duty cycle | Higher than 5% |
Output duty cycle | Less than 95% |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT:
GTS Display | Description |
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NORMAL |
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ABNORMAL |
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INCOMPLETE |
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HINT:
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
HINT:
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PROCEDURE
1. | INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) (HEATER RESISTANCE) |
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
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![]() | REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) |
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2. | CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)) |
(a) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) connector.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Voltage:
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3. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) - ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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D109-1(HA1B) - D104-1(HA1B) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
D109-1(HA1B) or D104-1(HA1B) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
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4. | CLEAR DTC |
(a) Clear the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs(b) Turn the ignition switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
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5. | CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P003612, P003613 OR P102A9E) |
(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(b) Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes Result | Proceed to |
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DTCs are not output | A |
P003612, P003613 or P102A9E is output | B |
A |
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B |
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6. | INSPECT EFI-MAIN NO.3 RELAY |
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![]() | REPLACE EFI-MAIN NO.3 RELAY |
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7. | CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF EFI-MAIN NO.3 RELAY) |
(a) Remove the EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block assembly. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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3(EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay) - Body ground | Always | 11 to 14 V |
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8. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO.3 RELAY - BODY GROUND) |
(a) Remove the EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block assembly.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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1(EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay) - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
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9. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO.3 RELAY - AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)) |
(a) Remove the EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block assembly.
(b) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
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5(EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay) - D109-2(+B) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
5(EFI-MAIN NO.3 relay) or D109-2(+B) - Body ground and other terminals | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
OK |
![]() | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO. 1 RELAY - EFI-MAIN NO. 3 RELAY) |
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To use the auxiliary key, press the knob and pull out the auxiliary key from the smart key.