Diagnostic Procedure

CHECK GROUND CONNECTIONS
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten three ground screws on the body.
  Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ".
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Connections Ground
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 2.
2. NG: Repair or replace ground connections.
RETIGHTEN HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
1. Loosen and retighten corresponding heated oxygen sensor 1.
  
  Fig 2: Tightening Torque Heated Oxygen Sensor 1
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1. Tightening torque: 40 - 60 N.m (4.1 - 6.1 kg-m, 30 - 44 ft-lb)
2. GO TO 3.
CHECK HO2S1 GROUND CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 1 harness connector.
  
  Fig 3: Disconnecting Heated Oxygen Sensor 1 Harness Connector
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2. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
3. Check harness continuity between HO2S1 terminal 4 and ECM terminal 78. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  1. Continuity should exist.
4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 4.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK HO2S1 INPUT SIGNAL CIRCUIT FOR OPEN AND SHORT
1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and HO2S1 terminal as follows. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  
  Fig 4: DTC Connector Terminal Chart (1 Of 2)
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  1. Continuity should exist.
2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground. Refer to WIRING DIAGRAM .
  1. Continuity should not exist.
3. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.
  
  Fig 5: DTC Connector Terminal Chart (2 Of 2)
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OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 5.
2. NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.
CHECK HO2S1 CONNECTOR FOR WATER
1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 1 harness connector.
3. Check connectors for water.
  1. Water should not exist.
OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 6.
2. NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.
CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR 1
Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ".

OK or NG
1. OK: GO TO 7.
2. NG: Replace malfunctioning heated oxygen sensor 1.
CHECK INTERMITTENT INCIDENT
Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ".
1. INSPECTION END