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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform POWERTRAIN ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK  , then go to next step.
  2. Inspect for corrosion on HO2S terminals. Ensure HO2S is securely installed. Check terminal tension and for damaged wiring. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 23). If no problem is found, go to next step.
  3. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Disconnect HO2S connector. Using DVOM, check voltage between ground and signal circuit at HO2S harness connector. If voltage is 900-1100 mV, go to next step. If voltage is not 900-1100 mV, go to step 10).
  4. Using DVOM, check voltage between ground and low circuit at HO2S harness connector. If voltage is 700-800 mV, go to next step. If voltage is not 700-800 mV, go to step 6).
  5. Using a fused jumper, jumper HO2S harness connector signal circuit to ground. Using scan tool, monitor HO2S voltage. If HO2S voltage value on scan tool is -400 mV to -410 mV, go to step 20). If HO2S voltage value on scan tool is not -400 mV to -410 mV, go to step 22).
  6. Continue to monitor DVOM voltage from HO2S low circuit between harness connector and ground. Disconnect the 3 other HO2S. As each sensor is disconnected, recheck voltage on DVOM. If disconnecting the other sensors restores voltage to 700-800 mV, go to step 13). If disconnecting one of the other sensors does not restore voltage to 700-800 mV, go to next step.
  7. Leave all HO2S disconnected. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECM connector located in engine compartment, in relay center. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, check voltage between ground and HO2S low circuit at ECM harness connector. If any voltage is present, go to step 14). If no voltage is present, go to next step.
  8. Using DVOM, check harness continuity of HO2S low circuit. If continuity is present, go to next step. If continuity is not present, go to step 15).
  9. Using DVOM, check harness continuity between HO2S low circuit and ground. If continuity is present, go to step 16). If continuity is not present, go to step 21).
  10. Leave all HO2S disconnected. Turn ignition off. Disconnect ECM harness connector located in engine compartment relay center. Turn ignition on. Using DVOM, check voltage between ground and HO2S signal circuit at ECM harness connector. If any voltage is present, go to step 17). If no voltage is present, go to next step.
  11. Using DVOM, check harness continuity of HO2S signal circuit. If continuity is not present, go to step 18). If continuity is present, go to next step.
  12. Using DVOM, check harness continuity between HO2S signal circuit and ground. If continuity is present, go to step 19). If continuity is not present, go to step 21).
  13. Replace shorted HO2S. After replacing sensor, go to step 23).
  14. Repair short to voltage in HO2S low circuit. After repairs, go to step 23).
  15. Repair open or high resistance in HO2S low circuit. After repairs, go to step 23).
  16. Repair short to ground in HO2S low circuit. After repairs, go to step 23).
  17. Repair short to voltage in signal circuit. After repairs, go to step 23).
  18. Repair open or high resistance in signal circuit. After repairs, go to step 23).
  19. Repair short to ground in signal circuit. After repairs, go to step 23).
  20. Replace HO2S. After replacing sensor, go to step 23).
  21. Check for poor connections and terminal tension at ECM harness connector. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step 23). If connections and terminals are okay, go to next step.
  22. Replace ECM. New ECM must be programmed with theft deterrent module frequency code currently on vehicle. After replacing ECM, go to next step.
  23. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Turn ignition off for 15 seconds. Start engine and operate vehicle. Check for DTCs. If DTC P0160 is set, go to step 2). If DTC P0160 is not set, go to next step.
  24. If other DTCs were present during OBD system check and have not been diagnosed, go to applicable DTC. If no other DTCs are present, system is okay.
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