P0133

Diagnostic Chart (Part 1 Of 2):

Diagnostic Chart (Part 2 Of 2):

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) continuously monitors the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) activity for 100 seconds. During the monitoring period the PCM counts the number of times that the rich to lean and lean to rich response is indicated and adds the amount of time it took to complete all transitions. With this information, an average time for each transition can be determined. 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. If the average response time is too slow, DTC P0133 will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ No TP Sensor, EVAP System, Misfire, IAT Sensor, MAP Sensor, Fuel Trim, Fuel Injector Circuit, EGR Pintle Position, ECT Sensor, HO2S Heater Circuit Sensor 1, CKP, or MAF Sensor DTCs present.
^ Engine has been running in Closed Loop fuel control for at least 60 seconds.
^ Engine speed is between 1000 RPM-3000 RPM.
^ Engine coolant temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).
^ Mass air flow is between 10 g/s-30 g/s.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
HO2S 1 lean to rich average transition response time during the sample period was longer than 145 milliseconds or rich to lean average transition response time during the sample period was longer than 135 milliseconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The PCM will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and failed.
^ The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Failure Records data.
^ If the misfire is determined to be catalyst damaging, the PCM will flash the MIL.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The PCM will turn OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
^ The History DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
^ The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Check for the following conditions:
^ Poor connections at the PCM - Inspect harness connectors for:
- Backed out terminals
- Improper mating
- Broken locks
- Improperly formed or damaged terminals
- Poor terminal to wire connection
^ Damaged harness - Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the HO2S 1 display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.

If the DTC cannot be duplicated and is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Failure Records can be useful in determining when the DTC was last set. Also refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. When the system is operating correctly the HO2S voltage should toggle above and below the specified values.
5. If the low circuit is shorted to ground the HO2S voltage will be less than 400 mV when the signal circuit is jumped to ground.
6. The specified value is what is measured on a correctly operating system.
7. The specified value is what is measured on a correctly operating system.
14. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.