For 1990-2009 cars

### Diagnostic Instructions

• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.

• | Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.

• | Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic category.

### DTC Descriptors

DTC P0133: HO2S Slow Response Sensor 1
DTC P1133: HO2S Insufficient Switching Sensor 1
DTC P1134: HO2S Transition Time Ratio Sensor 1

### Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit | Short to Ground | Open/High Resistance | Short to Voltage | Signal Performance
--- | --- | --- | --- | ---
HO2S 1 Signal | P0131, P0137 | P0134, P0140 | P0132, P0138 | P0133, P1133, P1134
Low Reference | -- | P0134, P0140 | P0132, P0138 | P0133, P1133, P1134

### Circuit Description

The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the engine is started, the control module operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage while calculating the air-to-fuel ratio. The control module supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias voltage of about 450 mV. While the engine runs, the HO2S heats up and begins to generate a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV. This voltage will fluctuate above and below the bias voltage. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control module, Closed Loop is entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air-to-fuel ratio. An HO2S voltage that increases above bias voltage toward 1,000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that decreases below bias voltage toward 0 mV indicates a lean fuel mixture.

The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to operating conditions faster. This allows the system to enter Closed Loop earlier and the control module to calculate the air-to-fuel ratio sooner.

The HO2S utilizes the following circuits:

• | A signal circuit

• | A low reference circuit

• | An ignition 1 voltage circuit

• | A heater control circuit

### Conditions for Running the DTC

• | DTCs P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118, P0122, P0123, P0131, P0132, P0134, P0171, P0172, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0300, P0336, P0337, P0351, P0352, P0401, P0402, P0404, P0405, P0406, P042E, P0443, P0502, P0506, P0507, P1166, and P2297 are not set.

• | The startup engine coolant temperature is greater than 70°C (158°F).

• | The ignition 1 voltage is greater than 10 volts.

• | The engine has been operating for more than 1 minute.

• | The evaporative emission (EVAP) system purge is less than 20 percent.

• | The fuel system is in closed loop.

• | The engine airflow is between 5-40 g/s.

• | The engine speed is between 1,200-3,500 RPM.

• | The DTCs run once per ignition cycle when the above conditions are met for 2 seconds.

### Conditions for Setting the DTC

#### P0133

The engine control module (ECM) detects that the HO2S 1 average transition time is greater than the rich-to-lean time of 78 milliseconds for automatic transmission or 101 milliseconds for manual transmission.

OR

The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 average transition time is greater than the lean-to-rich time of 117 milliseconds for automatic transmission or 132 milliseconds for manual transmission.

#### P1133

The ECM detects that the HO2S 2 switches from 300 mV to 600 mV and from 600 mV to 300 mV is less than 50 counts for 90 seconds.

#### P1134

The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 transition ratio is out of the range of 0.8-1.8 for automatic transmission or 0.8-2.7 for manual transmission.

### Action Taken when the DTC Sets

DTC P0133, P1133, and P1134 are Type B DTCs.

### Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

DTC P0133, P1133, and P1134 are Type B DTCs.

### Reference Information

#### Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

#### Connector End View Reference

• | Engine Control Module Connector End Views

• | Engine Controls Connector End Views

#### Electrical Information Reference

• | Circuit Testing

• | Connector Repairs

• | Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

• | Wiring Repairs

#### DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

#### Scan Tool Reference

• | Scan Tool Data List

• | Scan Tool Data Definitions

• | Scan Tool Output Controls

### Circuit/System Verification

1. Verify that other DTCs are not set.

⇒ | If any DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .

2. Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records. DTC P0133 or P0139 should not set.
3. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification Test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records Data List.

### Circuit/System Testing

1. Verify that none of the following conditions exist:

• | Lean or rich fuel injectors--Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool .

• | Water intrusion in the HO2S harness connector

• | HO2S wiring harness damage

• | Incorrect RTV sealant

• | Low or high fuel system pressure--Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

• | Fuel that is contaminated--Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis .

• | Fuel saturation of the EVAP canister

• | Exhaust leaks near the HO2S

• | Engine vacuum leaks

• | Engine oil consumption--Refer to Oil Consumption Diagnosis .

• | Engine coolant consumption--Refer to Loss of Coolant

⇒ | If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.

2. If all conditions test normal, replace the appropriate HO2S.

### Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

• | Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Replacement

• | Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming