Procedure For Malfunction A

1. Turn ignition switch OFF.
2. Loosen and retighten four ground screws on the body.

   Refer to "GROUND INSPECTION ."

   Fig 1: Checking Ground Connections

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OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  2.

NG: Repair or replace ground connections.

1. Disconnect ECM harness connector.
2. Disconnect heated oxygen sensor 2 harness connector.
   • ← : Vehicle front
   • Oil pan (view from under vehicle) (1)
   • Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 1) harness connector (2)
   • Heated oxygen sensor 2 (bank 2) harness connector (3)
   Fig 2: Identifying Oil Pan And Heated Oxygen Sensor 2 Connectors

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3. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal 78 and HO2S2 terminal 4.

   Refer to Wiring Diagram.

   Continuity should exist  .

4. Also check harness for short to ground and short to power.

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  3.

NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Check harness continuity between ECM terminal and HO2S2 terminal as follows.

   Refer to Wiring Diagram.

   ECM TERMINAL AND HO2S2 TERMINAL
   
   

   DTC	Terminals		Bank
   	ECM	Sensor
   P0138	74	1	1
   P0158	55	1	2

   Continuity should exist  .

2. Check harness continuity between the following terminals and ground.

   Refer to Wiring Diagram.

   TERMINALS AND GROUND
   
   

   DTC	Terminals		Bank
   	ECM	Sensor
   P0138	74	1	1
   P0158	55	1	2

   Continuity should not exist  .

3. Also check harness for short to power.

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  4.

   NG: Repair open circuit or short to ground or short to power in harness or connectors.

1. Check HO2S2 connectors for water.

   Water should not exist  .

   OK or NG 

   OK: GO TO  5.

   NG: Repair or replace harness or connectors.

Refer to "COMPONENT INSPECTION ."

OK or NG 

OK: GO TO  6.

NG: Replace malfunctioning heated oxygen sensor 2.

Refer to "TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS FOR INTERMITTENT INCIDENT ."

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