DTC P0133 O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response (Bank 1 Sensor 1): DTC Detecting Condition

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Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION < refer to DTC P0133 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE (BANK 1 SENSOR 1) , Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Detecting Criteria. >
CAUTION: After servicing or replacing faulty parts, perform Clear Memory Mode < refer to OPERATION , Clear Memory Mode. >, and Inspection Mode < refer to PROCEDURE , Inspection Mode. >.

DIAGNOSIS PROCEDURE

Step	Check	Yes	No
1 CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM. NOTE: Check the following items. 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. < refer to FRONT OXYGEN (A/F) SENSOR . >