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DTC P0031, P0032, P0037, P0038, P0053, P0054, P0135, or P0141 - Without FX3

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 provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptors

DTC P0031 : HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 1

DTC P0032 : HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Voltage Sensor 1

DTC P0037: HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 2

DTC P0038: HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Voltage Sensor 2

DTC P0053 : HO2S Heater Resistance Sensor 1

DTC P0054: HO2S Heater Resistance Sensor 2

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Ignition

-

P0031, P0037

-

-

HO2S 1 Heater Control

P0031

P0031, P0053

P0032

-

HO2S 2 Heater Control

P0037

P0037, P0054

P0038

-

Circuit Description

The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and post catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. The HO2S must reach operating temperature to provide an accurate voltage signal. A heating element inside the HO2S minimises the time required for the sensor to reach operating temperature. Voltage is provided to the heater by the ignition circuit through a fuse. Ground is provided to the heater on the low control circuit by a low side driver within the control module.

The HO2S utilises the following circuits:

    • A signal circuit
    • A low reference circuit
    • An ignition circuit
    • A heater control circuit

Conditions for Running the DTC

P0031, P0032, P0037, or P0038

    • The engine is running.
    • The HO2S heater pulse width modulation (PWM) is between 2.3-98%.
    •  The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met

P0053 or P0054

    •  The engine is running for greater than 300-600 s depending on the coolant temperature.
    •  The HO2S heater pulse width modulation (PWM) is between 2.3-98%.
    •  The mass air flow is between 25-65 kg/h.
    •  The exhaust gas temperature is between 300-900°C (572-1652°F).
    •  The battery voltage is between 11-16 V.
    •  The DTC runs for 40 s when the above conditions are met.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

P0031 or P0037

The ECM detects a short circuit to ground or an open circuit on the HO2S heater control circuit.

P0032 or P0038

The ECM detects a short circuit to voltage on the HO2S heater control circuit.

P0053

The ECM detects that the HO2S 1 heater resistance is less than 4 Ω or greater than 18 Ω.

P0054

The ECM detects that the HO2S 2 heater resistance is less than 4 Ω or greater than 33 Ω.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P0031, P0032, P0037, P0038, P0053, and P0054 are Type E DTCs.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P0031, P0032, P0037, P0038, P0053, and P0054 are Type E DTCs.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics : Siemens ECM - LPG with LCP → Siemens ECM - Gas without FX3 or LCP → Delphi ECM - FX3

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

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Verification

Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the freeze frame/failure records data.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
  2. •  B52A Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 (HO2S1)
    •  B52B Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 (HO2S2)
  3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit of the appropriate HO2S and ground.
  4. •  Ignition circuit terminal 4 of the B52A HO2S1 and ground
    •  Ignition circuit terminal 4 of the B52B HO2S2 and ground
    If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and its fuse is open, test all components connected to the fuse and replace as necessary.
  5. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the control circuit and the ignition circuit of the appropriate HO2S.
  6. •  Control circuit terminal 2 and ignition circuit terminal 4 of the B52A HO2S1
    •  Control circuit terminal 2 and ignition circuit terminal 4 of the B52B HO2S2
    If the test lamp illuminates, test the control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module (ECM).
  7. Engine running, leave the test lamp connected from the previous step. The lamp should flash or be ON steady.
  8. If the test lamp is not ON steady or flashing, test the control circuit of the appropriate HO2S for a short circuit to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module (ECM).
  9. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate HO2S.

Component Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the HO2S.
  2. Test for 3-23 Ω between the control terminal and the ignition terminal of the appropriate HO2S.
  3. •  Control terminal 2 and ignition terminal 4 of the B52A HO2S1
    •  Control terminal 2 and ignition terminal 4 of the B52B HO2S2
    If not within the specified range, replace the HO2S sensor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1
    •  Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2
    • Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming.
   


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