HO2S(B1/S2) is in the rear side of Catalytic Converter to check the proper operation of catalyst. Oxygen density after the catalytic converter has to be within specific range (around 0.5V when there is no acceclation and deceleration.)
If the oxygen density changes in accordance with HO2S(B1/S1), it means the poor performance of catalytic converter.
If the sensor output is over 1.08 V under enable conditions, ECM sets DTC P0138.
( This DTC might be caused by the malfunction of Heater circuit, so, check the heater circuit first. )
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy | ● Signal check, high | ● Poor connection ● Short to power in signal circuit ● B1S2 |
Enable Conditions | ● After enough heated ● Battery voltage > 10.7V ● Catalyst temperature (model) : 350 ~ 800 ℃ | |
Threshold Value | ● B1S2 sensor voltage > 1.08 V | |
Diagnostic Time | ● 5 sec | |
MIL ON Condition | ● 2 driving cycle |
※ B1S1 : upstream oxygen sensor / B1S2 : downstream oxygen sensor
Specification | 0.1 ~ 0.9V |