P0131
DTC P0131, P0132, P0137, or P0138
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0131
- HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 1
DTC P0132
- HO2S Circuit High Voltage Sensor 1
DTC P0137
- HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 2
DTC P0138
- HO2S Circuit High Voltage Sensor 2
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit/System Description
Heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and post catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. The HO2S must reach operating temperature to provide an accurate voltage signal. Heating elements inside the HO2S minimize the time required for the sensors to reach operating temperature. The engine control module (ECM) supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias, voltage of about 450 mV. When the engine is first started, the ECM operates in Open Loop, ignoring the HO2S voltage signal. Once the HO2S reaches operating temperature and Closed Loop is achieved, the HO2S generates a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV that fluctuates above and below bias voltage. High HO2S voltage indicates a rich exhaust stream. Low HO2S voltage indicates a lean exhaust stream.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0131
* DTCs P0106, P0107, P0108, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0411, P0412, P0418, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455, P0496 are not set.
* The Loop Status parameter is Closed.
* The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 V.
* The Fuel Level Sensor parameter is more than 10 %.
* The Throttle Position (TP) Indicated Angle parameter is between 15-50 %.
* DTC P0131 runs when the above conditions are met for 5 s.
P0132
* DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455, P0496 are not set.
* The Loop Status parameter is Closed.
* The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 V.
* The Fuel Level Sensor parameter is more than 10 %.
* The Throttle Position (TP) Sensor parameter is between 0-50 %.
* DTC P0132 runs when the above conditions are met for 5 s.
P0137
* DTCs P0106, P0107, P0108, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0411, P0412, P0418, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455, P0496 are not set.
* The Loop Status parameter is Closed.
* The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 V.
* The Fuel Level Sensor parameter is more than 10 %.
* The TP Sensor parameter is between 15-50 %.
* DTC P0137 runs when the above conditions are met for 5 s.
P0138
* DTCs P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455, P0496 are not set.
* The Loop Status parameter is Closed.
* The Ignition 1 Signal parameter is between 10-18 V.
* The Fuel Level Sensor parameter is more than 10 %.
* The TP Sensor parameter is between 5.2-50 %.
* DTC P0138 runs when the above conditions are met for 5 s.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0131
* The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 Voltage parameter is less than 50 mV.
* DTC P0131 sets within 100 s when the above condition is met.
P0132
* The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 parameter is more than 1,050 mV.
* DTC P0132 sets within 15 s when the above condition is met.
P0137
* The ECM detects that the HO2S 2 voltage parameter is less than 50 mV.
* DTC P0137 sets within 100 s when the above condition is met.
P0138
* The ECM detects that the HO2S 2 voltage parameter is more than 1,050 mV.
* DTC P0138 sets within 100 s when the above condition is met.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P0131, P0132, P0137, P0138 are Type B DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTCs P0131, P0132, P0137, P0138 are Type B DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector Views)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. If any HO2S heater DTCs are set, perform those diagnostics first.
2. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
3. Engine running, observe the affected HO2S parameter with a scan tool.
* The pre-catalyst oxygen sensors value should vary from below 200 mV to above 800 mV and respond to fueling changes.
* The post-catalyst oxygen sensors value should change more than 200 mV when the throttle is quickly cycled 3 times from closed to wide open and back to closed after running the engine at 1,500 RPM for 30 s.
4. The affected HO2S may be damaged due to contamination. Prior to replacing the affected HO2S, inspect for the following sources of contamination:
Caution: Refer to Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Caution (Silicon Contamination of Heated Oxygen Sensors Caution).
* A silicon contaminated HO2S
* Fuel contamination-Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis (Alcohol/Contaminants-In-Fuel Diagnosis).
* Engine oil consumption-Refer to Oil Consumption Diagnosis (Oil Consumption Diagnosis).
* Engine coolant consumption-Refer to Loss of Coolant (Loss of Coolant).
5. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
Note:
* You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
* All modules must be powered down or misdiagnosis may result.
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the scan tool and wait 60 s to ensure all modules are powered down.
2. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate HO2S.
3. Ignition ON, verify the appropriate scan tool HO2S voltage parameter is between 375-475 mV.
• If greater than the specified value, test the appropriate HO2S high signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
• If less than the specified value, test the appropriate HO2S high signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
4. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the HO2S high signal circuit terminal B and ground. Verify the HO2S voltage parameter is less than 60 mV.
• If greater than the specified value, test the HO2S high signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
5. Install a 3 A fused jumper wire between the HO2S high signal circuit terminal B and HO2S low signal circuit terminal A. Verify the HO2S voltage parameter is less than 60 mV.
• If greater than the specified value, test the HO2S low signal circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
6. If all circuits test normal, replace the HO2S.
Repair Instructions
Caution: Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance Learn Reset Caution (Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance Learn Reset Caution).
Note: For DTC P0131 and P0132, in order to ensure that the performance of the catalyst has not been affected by the fault that set this DTC, operate the vehicle within the conditions for running and setting DTC P0420 and verify that P0420 runs and passes. Refer to DTC P0420 (P0420).
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1)
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for replacement, setup, and programming