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Oxygen Sensor Heater For Oxygen Sensor In Center Catalytic Converter, Checking



Oxygen Sensor Heater For Oxygen Sensor In Center Catalytic Converter, Checking (vehicles With Engine Code BBW)

NOTE:
- Vehicle must be raised before connector for oxygen sensor is accessible.
- When servicing terminals 3 and 4 in harness connector of Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), use only gold-plated terminals.

Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1526 multimeter or V.A.G 1715 multimeter
- V.A.G 1594 connector test kit
- Wiring diagram

Requirements







- The respective fuses of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) in Center Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), Bank 1 -G465- must be OK:
- Ignition switched off.

Work sequence







- Remove protective cover -1- and disconnect 4-pin harness connector (black) -4- to Oxygen Sensor (O2S) in Center Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), Bank 1 -G465- in center catalytic converter.







- Check resistance for sensor heater at connector to oxygen sensor terminal 1 + 2.

Specified value: 1.0 to 20.0 Ohms (at room temperature)

If specified value is not obtained:
- Replace Oxygen Sensor (O2S) in Center Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC), Bank 1 -G465-.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM), Diagnostic mode 4: Reset/erase diagnostic data. Diagnostic Mode 4: Reset/Erase Diagnostic Data
- Generate readiness code. Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.

If specified value is obtained:
- Check Ground (GND) activation of oxygen sensor heater.
- Connect test box to control module wiring harness, connect test box for wiring test. Test Box, Connecting For Wiring Test







- Check wires between test box and 4-pin connector to Engine Control Module (ECM) for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Terminal 2 + socket 6

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ohms

- Check wires for short circuit to B+ and to Ground (GND).

Specified value: Infinite Ohms

- Check wire between 4-pin connector terminal 1 and Fuel Pump (FP) relay -J17- for open circuit according to wiring diagram.

Wire resistance: max. 1.5 Ohms

If no malfunctions are found in wires:
- Replace Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) -J220-