P0160

DTC P0140 or P0160

Circuit Description

The engine control module (ECM) supplies a voltage near 450 mV between the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) high signal circuit and the low reference circuit. The HO2S varies the voltage over a range from about 1,000 mV when the exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when the exhaust is lean.

The ECM monitors and stores the HO2S voltage information. The ECM evaluates the HO2S voltage samples in order to determine the amount of time that the HO2S voltage was out of range. The ECM compares the stored HO2S voltage samples taken within each sample period and determines if the majority of the samples are out of the operating range.

The ECM monitors the HO2S voltage and detects if the voltage goes out of the bias range. If the ECM does not detect the voltage went out of the bias range, this DTC sets.

DTC Descriptors

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTCs:

* DTC P0140 HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 1 Sensor 2
* DTC P0160 HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 2

Conditions for Running the DTC

* The engine is operating.
* The ignition 1 voltage is more than 10.5 volts.
* The calculated exhaust temperature is between 250-800°C (482-1,472°F).
* DTC P0140 and P0160 run continuously once the above conditions are met for more than 90 seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* The ECM detects that the HO2S voltage is between 400-500 mV for more than 60 seconds.
OR
* The ECM detects that the measured internal resistance of the HO2S is more than 40,000 ohms, when the calculated exhaust temperature is more than 600°C (1,112°F).

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* The control module illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the second consecutive ignition cycle that the diagnostic runs and fails.
* The control module records the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The first time the diagnostic fails, the control module stores this information in the Failure Records. If the diagnostic reports a failure on the second consecutive ignition cycle, the control module records the operating conditions at the time of the failure. The control module writes the operating conditions to the Freeze Frame and updates the Failure Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

* The control module turns OFF the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) after 4 consecutive ignition cycles that the diagnostic runs and does not fail.
* A current DTC, Last Test Failed, clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
* A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other emission related diagnostic.
* Clear the MIL and the DTC with a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

* Use the J 35616 Connector Test Adapter Kit for any test that requires probing the ECM harness connector or a component harness connector.
* The lower connector of the ECM is connector C1 and the upper connector of the ECM is connector C2. Refer to Engine Controls Component Views.
* The rear HO2S will not go into Closed Loop when the engine is idling. Once the heated oxygen sensors are at operating temperature, and the vehicle is moving, the rear HO2S will go into Closed Loop.
* For an intermittent condition, Refer to Intermittent Conditions. Intermittent Conditions

Test Description

Step 1 - Step 9:

Step 10 - Step 13:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. This step determines if the condition exists. The HO2S voltage parameter should react immediately to the changes in throttle position when performing this test.
4. This step tests the HO2S signal circuit for an open. If a bias voltage is not available, there is a condition with the circuit.
5. This step tests the HO2S low reference circuit for an open. If the HO2S voltage does not go below the specified value, there is a condition with the circuit.