Diagnostic Trouble Code

System/Wiring Diagram:

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Exhaust oxygen concentration at the upper part and the lower part of TWC is detected from HO2S-1 and HO2S-2 respectively and accordingly ECM (PCM) controls the closed loop which then controls the fuel injection volume. While the above control is going on and if TWC is in good condition, the output voltage of HO2S-2 is maintained at specified level. As TWC is in becomes deteriorated, even when the above control is going on, the exhaust gas which has passed TWC then passes HO2S-2 at the exhaust oxygen concentration similar to that of the upper part of TWC without being oxygenated or converted. Thus, waveforms of HO2S-1 and HO2S-2 output voltage become alike. ECM (PCM) judges deterioration of TWC by comparing waveforms of HO2S-1 and HO2S-2.

Detecting Condition/Trouble Area:

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

WARNING:
- When performing a road test, select a place where there is no traffic or possibility of a traffic accident and very careful during testing to avoid occurrence of an accident.
- Road test should be carried out with 2 persons, a driver and a tester, on a level road.

NOTE:
Check to make sure that the following conditions are satisfied when using this DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE.
- Intake air temperature: between -14 °C and 70 °C (6.8 °F and 158 °F)
- Atmospheric pressure: higher than 560 mmHg (Altitude: lower than 2790 m 9150 ft))
- The following DTCs are not detected: P0101, P0102, P0103, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0135, P0136, P0141, P0335, P0461, P0463, P0500, P1450 and P1451

1. With ignition switch OFF, connect scan tool.
2. Turn ON ignition switch and clear DTC by using scan tool if any.
3. Start engine and warm up to normal operating temperature.
4. Increase vehicle speed to 56 kph (35 mph) or more.
5. Keep above vehicle speed for 5 min. (Throttle valve operating is kept constant in this step.)
6. Increase vehicle speed to 80 - 100 kph (50 - 60 mph). (engine speed; 2500 - 3000 r/min.)
7. keep above vehicle speed for 1 min. (Throttle valve operating is kept constant in this step.)
8. Stop vehicle and check DTC and pending DTC by using scan tool.

Troubleshooting ( Steps 1 - 5 ):