P0134

Diagnostic Chart (Part 1 Of 2):

Diagnostic Chart (Part 2 Of 2):

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies a bias voltage of approximately 450 mV between the HO2S signal and low circuits. When measured with a 10-megaohm DMM, this may display as low as 320 mV. The oxygen sensor varies the voltage from approximately 1000 mV when the exhaust is rich to approximately 10 mV when exhaust is lean. The PCM constantly monitors the HO2S signal during Closed Loop operation and compensates for a rich or lean condition by decreasing or increasing the injector pulse width as necessary. If the HO2S 1 voltage remains at or near the 450 mV bias for an extended time, DTC P0134 will be set, indicating an open sensor signal or sensor low circuit.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ No active TP, MAP, MAF, ECT, IAT, Air Sensor, Fuel Injector Circuit, or EVAP DTCs are present.
^ The ignition voltage is between 9.0-18.0 volts.
^ The engine run time is more than 200 seconds.
^ The engine coolant temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The HO2S 1 signal voltage remains between 407 mV and 512 mV for more than 30 seconds.

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
Inspect for the following conditions:
^ A faulty HO2S heater or heater circuit - With the ignition ON, engine OFF, the HO2S voltage displayed on a scan tool should gradually drop to less than 250 mV or rise to more than 600 mV. If the voltage does not change, disconnect the HO2S and connect a test lamp between the HO2S ignition feed and the heater ground circuits. If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the open ignition teed or sensor ground circuit as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Diagrams. If the test lamp illuminates and the HO2S signal and low circuits are OK, replace the HO2S.
^ Intermittent test - With the ignition ON, monitor the HO2S signal voltage while moving the wiring harness and the related connectors. If the fault is induced, the HO2S signal voltage will change. This may help to isolate the location of the malfunction. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

IMPORTANT: Remove any debris from the connector surfaces before servicing a component. Inspect the connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing a component. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion.

^ Faulty terminal connections
Inspect the harness connectors for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal-to-wire connections. Use a corresponding mating terminal in order to test for proper tension. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Diagrams
^ A damaged harness
Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness inspection does not reveal a problem, observe the display on the scan tool while moving the connectors and the wiring harnesses that are related to the sensor. A change in the scan tool display may indicate the location of the fault. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Diagrams.
^ Inspect the PCM and the engine grounds for clean and secure connections.

If the DTC is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Failure Records can be useful in determining when the DTC was last set.

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.