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Oxygen Sensor Heater Bank 1 Sensor 2, Checking

NOTE:

When servicing terminals in harness connector of HO2S Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 -G130- or HO2S Oxygen Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 2 -G131- use only gold-plated terminals. No attempt should be made to repair wiring or terminals on the sensor itself. Replacement of the sensor is required in that instance.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

NOTE:

The voltage for the Oxygen Sensor Heater Bank 1 Sensor 2 -Z29- is supplied by the Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay -J271- through fuse S-18 to the heater.

Test requirements 

Test procedure 

-- Observe safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 

-- Observe Clean Working Conditions. Refer to CLEAN WORKING CONDITIONS 

-- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to PRELIMINARY CHECK .

Start diagnosis 

Checking internal resistance 

-- Disconnect the HO2S Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 -G130- electrical harness connector -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Heated Oxygen Sensor Electrical Harness Connectors
GWWA24-10362Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor Heater Bank 1 Sensor 2 -Z29- terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.

Fig 2: Identifying 4-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals
GWWN24-1641Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Specified value: 4.0 to 19.0 Ω (at approx. 20° C)

If the specification was Not obtained:

-- Replace the faulty HO2S Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 -G130-. Refer to the Repair Information.

If the specification was obtained:

Checking voltage supply 

Switch the ignition ON.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor Heater Bank 1 Sensor 2 -Z29- electrical harness connector terminal 1 to ground for voltage.

Specified value: above 10.0 V

Switch the ignition OFF.

If the specification was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring from fuse S-18 to the O2S heater terminal 1 for high resistance, a short circuit to ground or an open circuit.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specification was obtained:

Checking Ground activation 

If the manufacturers test box is being used. Perform the following step.

-- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used. Perform the following step.

-- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Information.

-- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor Heater Bank 1 Sensor 2 -Z29- electrical harness connector to the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical harness connector T94 for an open circuit.

Fig 3: Identifying 4-Pin Electrical Harness Connector & Terminals
GWWN24-1641Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
Oxygen Sensor Heater Bank 1 Sensor 2 -Z29- electrical harness connector terminal Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623- electrical connector T94 terminal or test box socket
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Specified value: 1.5 Ω max.

If the specification was Not obtained:

-- Check the wiring for high resistance, an open or a short to voltage or ground.

-- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

-- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection and replace any blown fuse.

If no malfunction is detected in the wiring and the heater resistance and voltage supply is OK:

-- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) -J623-. Refer to the Repair Information.

-- Assembly is performed in the reverse of the removal.

Final procedures 

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the mentioned sequence:

  1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 03 - READ DTC MEMORY .
  2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC MODE 04 - ERASE DTC MEMORY .
  3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to READINESS CODE .