SFI SYSTEM(for Rear Air Fuel Ratio Sensor), Diagnostic DTC:P003612, P003613, P102A9E

DTC Code DTC Name
P003612 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Short to Battery
P003613 A/F (O2) Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Open
P102A9E O2 Sensor Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2 Stuck On

DESCRIPTION

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) generates current that corresponds to the actual air fuel ratio. This sensor current is used to provide the ECM with feedback so that it can control the air fuel ratio. The ECM determines the deviation from the stoichiometric air fuel ratio level, and regulates the fuel injection duration. If the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunctions, the ECM is unable to control the air fuel ratio accurately.

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is a cup type sensor and uses a zirconia element for the sensor element. The zirconium element is made of platinum coated zirconium and includes an integrated heating element. The inner surface of the zirconia element is exposed to the outside air and the outer surface of it is exposed to the exhaust gas. The zirconia element generates a voltage according to the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas and outside air. The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes very efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor does not generate useful voltage signals without supplementary heating. Therefore, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) includes a heater to heat the zirconia element.

In order to obtain a high purification rate of the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) components in the exhaust gas, a three-way catalytic converter is used. For the most efficient use of the three-way catalytic converter, the air fuel ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air fuel ratio.

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Tech Tips


  • When any of these DTCs are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. The ECM turns off the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater in fail-safe mode. Fail-safe mode continues until the engine switch is turned off.

  • Although the DTC titles say oxygen sensor, these DTCs relate to the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

  • The ECM has a pulse width modulated control circuit to adjust the current through the heater. The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater circuit uses a relay on the +B side of the circuit.

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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Memory Note
P003612 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Short to Battery Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater current reaches high limit (1 trip detection logic).

  • Short in air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater circuit

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored

SAE Code:

P0038
P003613 A/F (O2) Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Open Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater current is less than the specified value while the heater is operating (1 trip detection logic).

  • Open or short in air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater circuit

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)

  • Semiconductor power integration ECU

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored

SAE Code:

P0037
P102A9E O2 Sensor Heater Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2 Stuck On Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater voltage is the specified value or less while the heater is not operating (1 trip detection logic).

  • Short in air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater circuit

  • Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2)

  • ECM

 Comes on DTC stored

SAE Code:

P102D

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) detects oxygen levels in the exhaust gas and transmits the information to the ECM. The inner surface of the sensor element is exposed to the outside air. The outer surface of the sensor element is exposed to the exhaust gas. The sensor element is made of platinum-coated zirconia and includes an integrated heating element.

The zirconia element generates a small voltage when there is a large difference in the oxygen concentrations between the exhaust gas and outside air. The platinum coating amplifies this voltage generation.

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is more efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor cannot generate useful current signals without supplementary heating. The ECM regulates the supplementary heating using a duty-cycle approach to adjust the average current in the sensor heater element. If the heater current is outside the normal range, the signal transmitted by the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes inaccurate. As a result, the ECM is unable to regulate the air fuel ratio properly.



MONITOR STRATEGY

Frequency of Operation Continuous

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

Time after heater on 5 seconds or more

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the engine switch on (IG).

  3. Turn the GTS on.

  4. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

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

  6. Turn the engine switch on (IG) [A].

  7. Turn the GTS on.

  8. Start the engine and idle it for 5 minutes or more [B].

  9. With the vehicle stationary, depress the accelerator pedal and maintain an engine speed of 3000 rpm for 1 minute [C].

  10. Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more [D].

  11. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [E].

  12. Read the pending DTCs.

    Tech Tips


    • If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.

  13. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.

  14. Input the DTC: P003612, P003613 or P102A9E.

  15. Check the DTC judgment result.

    GTS Display Description
    NORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System normal
    ABNORMAL

    • DTC judgment completed

    • System abnormal
    INCOMPLETE

    • DTC judgment not completed

    • Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

    Tech Tips


    • If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.

    • If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.

    • If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE, perform steps [B] through [E] again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.

Tech Tips


  • Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F Sensor Heater Duty B1S2].

    Click here

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

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

  • Change the fuel injection volume using the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor function provided in the Active Test and monitor the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current Click here. If the sensor output value does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.

  • Read Freeze Frame Data using the GTS. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. 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 AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) (HEATER RESISTANCE)


    1. Inspect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

      Click here

      Tech Tips

      Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

      Click here

      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) Click here

    OK

  2. CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2))

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    *a

    Front view of wire harness connector

    (to Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2))

    		 *b w/o Canister Pump Module
    *c w/ Canister Pump Module - -

    1. Disconnect the air fuel ratio 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 (w/o Canister Pump Module)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J146-1 (+B) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Standard Voltage (w/ Canister Pump Module)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D74-2 (+B) - Body ground Engine switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEMICONDUCTOR POWER INTEGRATION ECU - AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2)) Click here

    OK

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2) - ECM)


    1. Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) connector.

    2. Disconnect the ECM connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (w/o Canister Pump Module)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      J146-2 (HT1B) - D1-52 (HA1B) Always Below 1 Ω
      J146-2 (HT1B) or D1-52 (HA1B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Standard Resistance (w/ Canister Pump Module)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      D74-1 (HA1B) - D1-52 (HA1B) Always Below 1 Ω
      D74-1 (HA1B) or D1-52 (HA1B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  4. CLEAR DTC


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the engine switch on (IG)

    3. Turn the GTS on.

    4. Clear the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

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

      Result
      Proceed to
      NEXT

    NEXT

  5. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P003612, P003613 AND/OR P102A9E)


    1. Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

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

    3. Read the DTCs.


      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes
      Result
      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      DTC P003612, P003613 and/or P102A9E is output B

    A

    CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS Click here

    B

    REPLACE ECM Click here

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (SEMICONDUCTOR POWER INTEGRATION ECU - AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (SENSOR 2))


    1. Disconnect the semiconductor power integration ECU connector.

    2. Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) connector.

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

      Standard Resistance (w/o Canister Pump Module)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1G-2 - J146-1 (+B) Always Below 1 Ω
      1G-2 or J146-1 (+B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Standard Resistance (w/ Canister Pump Module)
      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      1G-1 - D74-2 (+B) Always Below 1 Ω
      1G-1 or D74-2 (+B) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      Result
      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    OK

    REPLACE SEMICONDUCTOR POWER INTEGRATION ECU Click here

    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR