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On Board Diagnosis Logic

The ECM monitors the switching frequency ratio of heated oxygen sensors 1 and 2.

A three way catalyst (Manifold) with high oxygen storage capacity will indicate a low switching frequency of heated oxygen sensor 2.

As oxygen storage capacity decreases, the heated oxygen sensor 2 switching frequency will increase.

When the frequency ratio of heated oxygen sensors 1 and 2 approaches a specified limit value, the three way catalyst (Manifold) malfunction is diagnosed.

Malfunction is detected when three way catalyst (Manifold) does not operate properly, three way catalyst (Manifold) does not have enough oxygen storage capacity.

Fig 1: Three Way Catalyst Operation Diagram
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Fig 2: DTC Detection Condition Diagnosis
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