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Diagnostic Test

  1. OXYGEN SENSOR 1/2 HEATER CONTROL OPERATION 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
      NOTE:

      Wait a minimum of 8 minutes to allow the sensor to cool down before continuing. The sensor voltage should stabilize between 2.47 and 2.52 volts.

    2. Turn the ignition on.
    3. With a scan tool, actuate the Oxygen Sensor 1/2 heater control.
    4. With the scan tool, monitor O2 Sensor 1/2 volts for at least two minutes.

      Does the voltage stay between 2.47 and 2.52 volts?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

  2. OXYGEN SENSOR 1/2 
    1. Turn the ignition off.
      NOTE:

      Wait a minimum of 8 minutes to allow the sensor to cool down before continuing.

    2. Disconnect the Oxygen Sensor 1/2 harness connector.
    3. Measure the resistance of the O2 Sensor 1/2 heater element between the (K299) Heater Control circuit and the (Z909) Ground circuit at the Oxygen Sensor 1/2 component connector.
      NOTE:

      The O2 heater element resistance should be measured at 21.1°C (70°F). The resistance value will vary at different temperatures.

      Is the resistance between 2.0 and 30.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  3

      No 

  3. CHECK THE (K299) O2 SENSOR 1/2 HEATER CONTROL CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Disconnect the PCM C2 harness connector.
      CAUTION:

      Do not probe the PCM harness connectors. Probing the PCM harness connectors will damage the PCM terminals resulting in poor terminal to pin connection. Install the GPEC Diagnostic Adaptor to perform the diagnosis.

    2. Connect the (special tool #10436, Adapter, GPEC Diagnostic).
    3. Check for continuity of the (K299) O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Control circuit between the Oxygen Sensor 1/2 harness connector and the GPEC Adaptor.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  4

      No 

      • Repair the (K299) O2 Sensor 1/2 Heater Control circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  4. CHECK THE (Z909) GROUND CIRCUIT FOR HIGH RESISTANCE 
    1. Measure the resistance between a good chassis ground and the (Z909) Ground circuit in the O2 Sensor 1/2 harness connector.

      Is the resistance below 3.0 Ohms?

      Yes 

      • Go To  5

      No 

      • Repair the (Z909) Ground circuit for an open or high resistance.
      • Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
  5. POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) 
    1. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors between the Oxygen Sensor 1/2 and the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
    2. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched or partially broken wires.
    3. Look for broken, bent, pushed out or corroded terminals.
    4. Perform any Service Bulletins (Service Bulletins) that may apply.

      Were any problems found?

      Yes 

      No