DTC Troubleshooting
DTC Troubleshooting: P0141 (65)
DTC P0141:
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater Circuit Malfunction
NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.
3. Start the engine.
4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0141 indicated?
YES -
Go to step 5.
NO -
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the PCM.
5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
6. Check the No. 3 IG1 ACG (15 A) fuse in the under-dash fuse/relay box.
Is the fuse OK?
YES -
Go to step 7.
NO -
Repair a short in the wire between the No. 3 IG1 ACG (15 A) fuse and the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), the alternator, the ELD, the CMP sensor A, the turbocharger wastegate control solenoid valve, the turbocharger boost control solenoid valve, and the turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve. Also replace the No. 3 IG1 ACG (15 A) fuse, then go to step 23.
7. Disconnect the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector.
8. At the sensor side, measure the resistance between secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4.
Is there 5.4-7.3 Ohms at room temperature (about 68°F, 20°C)?
YES -
Go to step 9.
NO -
Go to step 22.
9. At the sensor side, check for continuity between body ground and secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4 individually.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 22.
NO -
Go to step 10.
10. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
11. Measure the voltage between secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector terminals No. 3 and No. 4.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to step 12.
NO -
Go to step 16.
12. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
13. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
14. Disconnect PCM connector B (44P).
15. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal B4 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Repair a short in the wire between the PCM (B4) and the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), then go to step 23.
NO -
Go to step 29.
16. Measure the voltage between secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector terminal No. 3 and body ground.
Is there battery voltage?
YES -
Go to step 17.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the No. 3 IG1 ACG (15 A) fuse, then go to step 23.
17. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
18. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.
19. Disconnect PCM connector B (44P).
20. Connect secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector terminal No. 4 to body ground with a jumper wire.
21. Check for continuity between PCM connector terminal B4 and body ground.
Is there continuity?
YES -
Go to step 29.
NO -
Repair an open in the wire between the PCM (B4) and the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), then go to step 23.
22. Replace the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Secondary HO2S Replacement.
23. Reconnect all connectors.
24. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
25. Reset the PCM with the HDS.
26. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.
27. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0141 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the PCM, then go to step 1.
NO -
Go to step 28.
28. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0141 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?
YES -
Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 27, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO -
If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.
29. Reconnect all connectors.
30. Update the PCM if it does not have the latest software PCM Update, or substitute a known-good PCM.
31. Start the engine, and let it idle.
32. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0141 indicated?
YES -
Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 31. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1.
NO -
Go to step 33.
33. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0141 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the HDS indicate PASSED?
YES -
If the PCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM Service and Repair. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 32, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO -
If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the PCM. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM, then go to step 31. If the PCM was substituted, go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.