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DTC P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

DTC DETECTING CONDITION: 

CAUTION: After repairing or replacing the defective part, carry out the Clear Memory Mode <Ref. to OPERATION , CLEAR MEMORY MODE. > and Inspection Mode <Ref. to PROCEDURE , INSPECTION MODE. >

WIRING DIAGRAM: 

Fig 1: Identifying O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response - Wiring Diagram (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
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TROUBLESHOOTING CHART

Step Check Yes No
1 CHECK ANY OTHER DTC ON DISPLAY.  Is any other DTC displayed? Check the appropriate DTC using the "List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". <Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >
NOTE: In this case, it is not necessary to inspect DTC P0133.
Go to step 2.
2 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. 
NOTE: Check the following item.
  • Loose installation of front portion of exhaust pipe onto cylinder heads
  • Loose connection between front exhaust pipe and front catalytic converter
  • Damage of exhaust pipe resulting in a hole
Is there any fault in exhaust system? Repair the exhaust system. Replace the front oxygen (A/F) sensor. <Ref. to FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR . >