SFI SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0141

DTC Code DTC Name
P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

DESCRIPTION

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory
P0141 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

DTC Detection Condition


    Enable Criteria

  • Engine run time 60 seconds or more


    Malfunction Criteria (1)

  • Heater current out of range 1.9 A or more


    Malfunction Criteria (2)

  • Heater current out of range less than 0.25 A for 7.5 seconds


    Diagnostic Mask

  • The MIL will be illuminated if a fault is present for 2 consecutive trips


    Monitor

  • Continuous


    Potential failure modes

  • Sensor connector and wiring should be checked for corrosion and loose connections

  • Open in heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2) heater circuit

  • Heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2)

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The oxygen sensor is electrically heated to improve response from start.

The sensor consists of zirconia electrode between two platinum plates. When zirconia comes into contact with oxygen, it becomes an electrical conductor. The exhaust gases passes through louvers in the sensor. One plate is in contact with the outside air and the other plate is in contact with the exhaust gases. The platinum plate in contact with the air is electrically negative due to the oxygen in the atmosphere and the plate in contact with the exhaust gases is electrically positive. This will cause a difference in electrical potential to develop between the two plates. Thus the voltage across the platinum plates ranges approximately from 100 millivolts to 900 millivolts, depending on the oxygen content of the exhaust gases. Thus when the air/fuel mixture is rich, the oxygen sensor output will be high. If the air/fuel mixture is lean, the oxygen sensor output will be low. The post catalyst oxygen sensor performance is a good indicator of catalyst efficiency.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to DTC P0131.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips


  • Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.

  • Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.

  • Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE


  1. INSPECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (SENSOR 2) (HEATER RESISTANCE)


    1. Inspect the heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2).

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      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (SENSOR 2) Click here

    OK

  2. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (SENSOR 2))

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    Front view of wire harness connector

    (to Heated Oxygen Sensor (Sensor 2))

    1. Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2) connector.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      F142-2 (DIL+) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    INSPECT EFI MAIN RELAY Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (SENSOR 2) - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the F142 heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2) connector.

    2. Disconnect the B142 ECM connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F142-1 (HT1B) - B142-46 (HT1B) Always Below 1 Ω
      F142-1 (HT1B) or B142-46 (HT1B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0141)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.

    5. Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.

    6. Start the engine.

    7. Allow the engine to idle for 20 minutes or more.

    8. Turn the GTS on.

    9. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes.

    10. Read the DTCs.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P0141 is output B

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  5. INSPECT EFI MAIN RELAY


    1. Inspect the EFI MAIN relay.

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE EFI MAIN RELAY

    OK

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI MAIN RELAY - HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (SENSOR 1))


    1. Remove the EFI MAIN relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block assembly.

    2. Disconnect the F142 heated oxygen sensor (sensor 2) connector.

    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      F142-2 (DIL+) - 3 (EFI MAIN relay holder) Always Below 1 Ω
      F142-2 (DIL+) or 3 (EFI MAIN relay holder) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR