Code P045, Rear Oxygen Sensor Rich Signal: Action

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PCM turns on MIL. PCM turns on canister purge solenoid if Code P043 is also set. Transaxle shift adapts maintained at current levels.

NOTE: Test numbers refer to numbers on diagnostic chart.

If Code P013 is present, diagnose this code first since an oxygen sensor not ready can cause other emission related problems.
If oxygen sensor is operating correctly, voltage should fluctuate at less than 0.6 volt. A rich sensor condition will cause voltage to remain at greater than 0.6 volt.
If voltage measured is less than one volt, PCM and circuit No. 1670 are okay.

Fig 1: Code P045 Schematic, Rear O2 Sensor Rich Signal

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Fig 2: Code P045 Diagnostic Flow Chart, Rear O2 Sensor Rich Signal

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