P015B
DTC P0133, P013A, P013B, P013E, P013F, P015A, P015B, P2270, or P2271 (LUW)
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 provide an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0133
- HO2S Slow Response Sensor 1
DTC P013A
- HO2S Slow Response Rich to Lean Sensor 2
DTC P013B
- HO2S Slow Response Lean to Rich Sensor 2
DTC P013E
- HO2S Delayed Response Rich to Lean Sensor 2
DTC P013F
- HO2S Delayed Response Lean to Rich Sensor 2
DTC P015A
- HO2S Delayed Response Rich to Lean Sensor 1
DTC P015B
- HO2S Delayed Response Lean to Rich Sensor 1
DTC P2270
- HO2S Signal Stuck Lean Sensor 2
DTC P2271
- HO2S Signal Stuck Rich Sensor 2
Circuit/System Description
The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the engine is started, the control module operates in an open loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage while calculating the air to fuel ratio. While the engine runs, the HO2S heats up and begins to generate a voltage within a range of 0-1 275 mV. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control module, closed loop is entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air to fuel ratio. An HO2S voltage that increases toward 1 000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that decreases toward 0 mV indicates a lean fuel mixture.
The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to operating conditions faster. This allows the system to enter closed loop earlier and the control module to calculate the air to fuel ratio sooner.
Conditions for Running the DTC
DTC P0133
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P0442, P0443, P0449, P0452, P0455, P0496, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The ignition signal parameter is between 10-32 V.
* The device controls are not active.
* The engine speed is between 1 200-3 500 RPM.
* The Engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 60°C (140°F).
* The intake air temperature (IAT) is greater than -40°C (-40°F).
* The barometric pressure (BARO) is greater than 70 kPa (10 PSI).
* The engine has been operating for greater than 150 s.
* The mass air flow (MAF) sensor parameter is between 8-30 g/s.
* The HO2S heater is commanded ON for greater than 40 s.
* The fuel system is in Closed Loop.
* The vehicle is not decelerating.
* The learned heater resistance is valid.
* The fuel composition is less than 87% ethanol.
* The DTCs run continuously when the above conditions are met for greater than 1 s.
P013A
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-32 V.
* The learned heater resistance is valid.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* DTC P013B, P013E, P013F, P2270 or P2271 have failed this key cycle.
* DTC P013E and P2270 have passed.
* The DTC runs once per trip, during deceleration fuel cut-off (DFCO) mode, when the above conditions are met.
P013B
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-32 V.
* The learned heater resistance is valid.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* DTC P013A, P013E, P013F, P2270 or P2271 have failed this key cycle.
* DTC P013A, P013E, P013F, P2270 and P2271 have passed.
* The DTC runs once per trip, during the fuel enrich mode, when the above conditions are met.
P013E
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-32 V.
* The learned heater resistance is valid.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* DTC P013A, P013B, P013F, P2270 and P2271 have failed this key cycle.
* DTC P2270 have passed.
* The DTC runs once per trip, during deceleration fuel cut-off (DFCO) mode, when the above conditions are met.
P013F
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-32 V.
* The learned heater resistance is valid.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* DTC P013A, P013B, P013E, P2270 and P2271 have failed this key cycle.
* DTC P013A, P013E, P2270 and P2271 have passed.
* The DTC runs once per trip, during the fuel enrich mode, when the above conditions are met.
P015A and P015B
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0114, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0452, P0453, P0455, P0496, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-32 V.
* The device controls are not active.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* The HO2S heater is commanded ON for greater than 40 s.
* The learned heater resistance is valid.
* The Engine coolant temperature (ECT) is greater than 60°C (140°F).
* The intake air temperature (IAT) is greater than -40°C (-40°F).
* The engine has been operating for greater than 150 s.
* The engine speed is between 1 550-3 500 RPM to initially enable the test.
* The vehicle speed is between 70-125 km/h (44-78 mph) to initially enable the test.
* The engine speed is between 1 350-3 650 RPM to keep the test enabled.
* The vehicle speed is between 65-130 km/h (41-81 mph) to keep the test enabled.
* The mass air flow (MAF) sensor parameter is between 2-20 g/s.
* The fuel system is in Closed Loop.
* The evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics are not in control of purge.
* The predicted catalytic converter temperature is between 550-900°C (1 022-1 652°F).
* DTC P015A runs once per trip, during the deceleration fuel cut-off (DFCO) mode, when the above conditions are met.
* DTC P015B runs once per trip, during the fuel enrich mode, when the above conditions are met.
P2270
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The ignition signal parameter is between 10-32 V.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* The engine speed is between 1 400-3 500 RPM to initially enable the test.
* The vehicle speed is between 45-125 km/h (28-78 mph) to initially enable the test.
* The engine speed is between 1 350-3 650 RPM to keep the test enabled.
* The vehicle speed is between 40-130 km/h (25-81 mph) to keep the test enabled.
* The mass air flow (MAF) sensor parameter is between 2-20 g/s.
* The fuel system is in Closed Loop.
* The evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics are not in control of purge.
* The HO2S heater is commanded ON for greater than 40 s.
* The predicted catalytic converter temperature is between 550-900°C (1 022-1 652°F).
* DTC P013A, P013B, P013E, P013F, P2270 or P2271 have failed this key cycle.
* The DTC runs once per trip, during the fuel enrich mode, when the above conditions are met for 1.5 s.
P2271
* DTCs P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0222, P0223, P0300, P16F3, P2101 or P2135 is not set.
* The ignition signal parameter is between 10-32 V.
* The fuel level is greater than 10%.
* The engine speed is between 1 400-3 500 RPM.
* The vehicle speed is between 45-125 km/h (28-78 mph).
* The mass air flow (MAF) sensor parameter is between 2-20 g/s.
* The fuel system is in Closed Loop.
* The evaporative emission (EVAP) diagnostics are not in control of purge.
* The HO2S heater is commanded ON for greater than 40 s.
* The predicted catalytic converter temperature is between 550-900°C (1 022-1 652°F).
* DTC P013A, P013B, P013E, P013F or P2270 have failed this key cycle.
* DTC P013A, P013E and P2270 have passed.
* The DTC runs once per trip, during deceleration fuel cut-off (DFCO) mode, when the above conditions are met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0133
* The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 average response time is more than a calculated value.
* DTC P0133 sets within 60 s when the above condition is met.
P013A
The ECM detects that the accumulated mass air flow monitored during rich to lean transitions between 150-450 mV is greater than 10 g.
P013B
The ECM detects that the accumulated mass air flow monitored during rich to lean transitions between 335-650 mV is greater than 140 g.
P013E
The ECM detects that the Post O2 sensor voltage is greater than 450 mV and the accumulated mass air flow monitored during the delayed Response Test is greater than 20 g.
P013F
The ECM detects that the Post O2 sensor voltage is less than 350 mV and the accumulated mass air flow monitored during the delayed Response Test is greater than 260 g.
P2270
* The ECM detects that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 sensor cannot achieve voltage less than 775 mV.
and
* The ECM detects that the accumulated mass air flow monitored during the Stuck Lean Voltage Test is greater than 60 g.
P2271
* The ECM detects that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 sensor cannot achieve voltage greater than 100 mV.
and
* The ECM detects that the accumulated mass air flow monitored during the stuck rich voltage test is greater than 30 g.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
* DTCs P0133, P013E, P013F, P2270 are P2271 Type B DTCs.
* DTCs P013A, P013B, P015A and P015B are Type A DTCs.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
* DTCs P0133, P013E, P013F, P2270 are P2271 Type B DTCs.
* DTCs P013A, P013B, P015A and P015B are Type A DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics [1][2]Electrical Diagrams
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views Fuel Pump and Level Sensor Assembly
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
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Ignition ON, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify no HO2S heater DTCs are set.
• If a HO2S heater DTC is set, refer to DTC P0030-P0032, P0036-P0038, P0053, P0054, P0135, or P0141 (LUW) P0030
2. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
3. Verify none of the following conditions exist:
* Lean or rich fuel injectors, refer to DTC P0171 or P2097 (LUW) P0171 and DTC P0172 or P2096 (LUW) P0172
* Water intrusion in the HO2S harness connector
* Low or high fuel system pressure, refer to Fuel System Diagnosis Fuel System Diagnosis
* Fuel that is contaminated, refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis Testing and Inspection
* Fuel saturation of the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
* Exhaust leaks
* Engine vacuum leaks
* Engine oil consumptions, refer to Oil Consumption Diagnosis Oil Consumption Diagnosis
* Engine coolant consumption, refer to Symptoms - Engine Cooling Symptoms - Engine Cooling
• If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.
4. If all conditions test normal, test or replace the HO2S.
5. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. Or operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the repair.
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2
* Perform the scan tool Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance Learn Reset after replacing an HO2S.
* Control Module References Control Module References for ECM replacement, programming and setup.