P0137

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
In order to control emissions, a catalytic converter converts any harmful exhaust emissions into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide.

The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has the capability to monitor this process by using a rear-Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2. The HO2S 2, located in the exhaust stream past the catalytic converter, produces an output signal which indicates the storage capacity of the catalyst. This in turn indicates the catalysts ability to convert the exhaust emissions effectively. If the catalyst is functioning properly, the HO2S 2 signal will be far less active than the signal produced by the front Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 1.

Obstruction of the air reference, and degraded HO2S 2 performance could result from any attempt to repair the above conditions.

The HO2S 2 must have a clean air reference in order for the HO2S 2 to function properly. This clean air reference is obtained by way of the HO2S 2 wires.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ DTCs P0105, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0171, P0201-P0204, P0300, P0301-P0304, P0335, P0440, P0442, P0446, P0506, P0507, P0601, P0602, or P1441 are not set.
^ The engine coolant temperature is greater than 70°C (158°F).
^ The battery voltage is greater than 10 volts.
^ The fuel level is greater than 10 percent.
^ The engine run time is greater than 10 seconds.
^ The engine is operating in closed loop.
^ The Throttle Position (TP) angle is between 8-50 percent for 3.8 seconds.
^ The Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) is greater than 25 kPa.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The voltage reading on HO2S 2 remains below 43 mV for 150 seconds.

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 3 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.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the MIL and the DTC.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
^ The exhaust system-Inspect the exhaust system for the following conditions:
- Exhaust system leaks between the 3-way catalytic converter and the flange
- Exhaust system corrosion between the 3-way catalytic converter and the flange
- Exhaust system hardware that is loose or missing between the 3-way catalytic converter and the flange
Repair the conditions as necessary.
^ A faulty electrical connection or a damaged harness-Inspect the harness for a short to ground in the HO2S 2 high signal circuit. Ensure that the HO2S 2 pigtail is not contacting the exhaust.

Check for the following conditions:
- Wiring contacting the exhaust system
- Improper mating
- Broken locks
- Improperly formed harness connectors
- Damaged terminals
- Faulty terminal-to-wire connections
- A damaged harness
^ An intermittent test observe the HO2S 2 on the scan tool while moving any of the related electrical connectors and the wiring harness with the ignition ON. If the malfunction is induced, the HO2S 2 display will change. This should help isolate the location of the malfunction.

An intermittent could be the result of the following conditions:
^ A faulty electrical connection
^ Rubbed-through wire insulation
^ A broken wire inside the insulation

Obstruction of the air reference and degraded HO2S 2 performance could result from any attempt to repair the above conditions.

The HO2S 2 must have a clean air reference in order for the HO2S 2 to function properly. This clean air reference is obtained by way of the HO2S 2 wires.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-7:

Steps 8-11:

The number below refer to the step number on the diagnostic table.
2. In order to determine if the engine is lean during power enrichment operate the vehicle under higher throttle/acceleration conditions while monitoring scan tool O2S voltage and the power enrichment parameter. A lean condition will cause O2S voltage to be less than 598 mV during power enrichment.