Diagnostic Test
- CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
Is the DTC active?
Yes
- Go To 2
No
- Test complete.
- With the scan tool, read DTCs.
- CHECK THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE LEVEL
- Verify that the Powertrain Control Module software is up to date.
Is the Powertrain Control Module software up to date?
Yes
- Go To 3
No
- Update the Powertrain Control Module software.
- Verify that the Powertrain Control Module software is up to date.
- CHECK CONNECTIONS FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR
- Check for the presence of loose electrical connections at the Powertrain Control Module and the Downstream O2 Sensor.
Were any loose electrical connections present?
Yes
- Restore the correct connections.
No
- Go To 4
- Check for the presence of loose electrical connections at the Powertrain Control Module and the Downstream O2 Sensor.
- CHECK THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD FOR SEEPAGE
- Check for the presence of seepage in the Exhaust Manifold.
Is there seepage present in the Exhaust Manifold?
Yes
- Restore correct operation.
No
- Go To 5
- Check for the presence of seepage in the Exhaust Manifold.
- CHECK CONDITION OF THE DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR
- Check for the presence of any oil or oxidation on the sensitive element.
- Check for the presence of any damage to the Downstream O2 Sensor casing.
Is the Downstream O2 Sensor free of damage or contamination?
Yes
- Go To 6
No
- Clean the Downstream O2 Sensor.
- CHECK THE INSTALLATION OF THE DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR
- Check the installation of the Downstream O2 Sensor.
Is the installation of the Downstream O2 Sensor correct?
Yes
- Go To 7
No
- Restore the correct installation of the Downstream O2 Sensor.
- Check the installation of the Downstream O2 Sensor.
- CHECK OPERATION OF THE DOWNSTREAM O2 SENSOR
- Verify that the Downstream O2 Sensor is working correctly.
Is the Downstream O2 Sensor working correctly?
Yes
- End of diagnosis.
No
- Replace the Downstream O2 Sensor. Refer to SENSOR, OXYGEN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Verify that the Downstream O2 Sensor is working correctly.