The rear heated oxygen sensor is mounted on the rear side of the Catalytic Converter (warm-up catalytic converter) or in the rear exhaust pipe, which is able to detect catalyst efficiency. The rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) produces a voltage between 0V and 1V. This rear heated oxygen sensor is used to estimate the oxygen storage capability. If a catalyst has good conversion properties, the oxygen fluctuations are smoothed by the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst. If the conversion provided by the catalyst is low due to aging, poisoning or misfiring, then the oxygen fluctuations are similar to signals from the front oxygen sensor.
ECM sets DTC P0137 if the HO2S(B1S2) voltage remains excessively low for a predetermined time
Item | Detecting Condition | Possible Cause |
DTC Strategy | ● Voltage range check | ● Short to ground in signal harness ● Contact resistance in connectors ● Faulty Heated O2 Sensor(HO2S) |
Enable Conditions | ● Catalyst temperature model > 500℃( 932℉) ● Lambda regulation active ● Catalyst purge after fuel cut off is not active ● No relevant failure ● 10V < Battery voltage < 16V | |
Threshold Value | ● Downstream O2 Sensor voltage < 0.02V & sensor element resistance < 30Ω | |
Diagnostic Time | ● 20 sec. | |
MIL On Condition | ● 2 Driving Cycles |
Test Condition | Scan Tool Parameter | ||
O2 SNSR VOL.-B1/S1 | O2 SNSR VOL.-B1/S2 | ||
Normal Value when circuit is normal | Idle after warm up | Signal is switching from rich(above 0.45V) to lean(below 0.45V) a minimum of 3 times in 10 seconds. | above 0.7V |
HO2S(B1S1) signal circuit open | Approx. 0.43~0.45V | - | |
HO2S(B1S2) signal circuit open | - | Approx. 0.43~0.45V |
Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
Press F4(DTAL) to select DTC information from the DTCs menu.
Confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
Read "DTC Status" parameter.
Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
History (Not Present) fault : DTC occurred but has been cleared.
Present fault : DTC is occurring at present time.
▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor's and/or ECM's connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure.
▶ Go to next step as below.
Ignition "OFF"
Disconnect ECM and HO2S connector
Measure resistance between terminal 2 of the sensor harness connector and chassis ground
Specification : Infinite
Is resistance within the specification?
▶ Go to next step as below
▶ Repair or replace as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
HO2S must have a clean air reference to function properly. The air is obtained by way of the sensor wire(s). Do not attempt to repair the wire(s), connector, or the terminals.
Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness(es) and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.
Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.
Has a problem been found?
▶ Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
▶ Go to next step as below
With ignition "OFF", reconnect the HO2S connector
Warm up the engine to normal operating temperature and let it idle.
Connect Scantool and monitor the O2 SNSR VOL.-B1/S2 parameter on the Scantool data list.
Specification : Above 0.7V at idle
Is sensor data near the specified value?
▶ Check for poor connection between ECM and component: backed out terminal, improper mating, broken locks or poor terminal to wire connection. Repair as necessary and go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
▶ Check HO2S for contamination, deterioration, or damage. Substitute with a known-good HO2S and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace HO2S and then go to "Verification of Vehicle Repair" procedure
After a repair, it is essential to verify that the fault has been corrected.
Connect scan tool and select "Diagnostic Trouble Codes(DTCs)" mode.
Press F4(DTAL) and confirm that "DTC Readiness Flag" indicates "Complete". If not, drive the vehicle within conditions noted in the freeze frame data or enable conditions.
Read "DTC Status" parameter.
Is parameter displayed "History(Not Present) fault"?
▶ System performing to specification at this time. Clear the DTC
▶ Go to the applicable troubleshooting procedure.