P0160 O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (Bank 2 / Sensor 2)

COMPONENT LOCATION

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The rear heated oxygen sensor is mounted on the rear side of the Catalytic Converter (warm-up catalytic converter) or in the rear exhaust pipe, which is able to detect catalyst efficiency. The rear heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) produces a voltage between 0V and 1V. This rear heated oxygen sensor is used to estimate the oxygen storage capability. If a catalyst has good conversion properties, the oxygen fluctuations are smoothed by the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst. If the conversion provided by the catalyst is low due to aging, poisoning or misfiring, then the oxygen fluctuations are similar to signals from the front oxygen sensor.

DTC DESCRIPTION

Checking output signals from HO2S under detecting condition, if an output voltage is out of specified range for more than predeterminate time, ECM sets P0160.

DTC DETECTING CONDITION

Item

Detecting Condition

Possible Cause

DTC Strategy

Monitor signal voltage

1.	Poor connection

2.	Open in harness

3.	HO2S(B2/S2)

ECM

Enable Conditions

Battery voltage ≥ 10V

Engine running ≥ 60 sec

Engine warm-up state

No disable faults

Threshold value

Case 1

1.3V ≤ Voltage of HO2S ≤ 3.8V

(at pumping current ON)

Case 2

0.415V ≤ Voltage of HO2S ≤ 0.515V

(at pumping current OFF)

Diagnosis Time

Continuous (more than 76.5 sec.failure for every 90 sec.test)

MIL On Condition

3 Driving Cycles

SPECIFICATION

A/F Ratio (λ)	Output Voltage (V)
RICH	Min. 0.8
LEAN	Max. 0.1

DIAGNOSTIC CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

SIGNAL WAVEFORM & DATA

Fig.1) Normal graph of upstream HO2S and downstream HO2S at idle.

Fig.2) Normal waveforms of upstream HO2S(the upper) and downstream HO2S(the lower) (chassis ground used)

Fig.3) Normal waveforms of upstream HO2S(the upper) and downstream HO2S(the lower) (sensor ground used)

After warming-up, if accelerator pedal is released suddenly around 4000rpm, the HO2S signal reading will be lower than 200mV resulting from Fuel cut-off for the moment. Conversely, if suddenly accelerator pedal is depressed, HO2S signal reading will be around 0.6V ~1.0V. At idle, Normally HO2S signal will switch from lean to rich with 3 Hz. And as racing, Its frequency rises.

MONITOR GDS DATA

1.	Connect GDS to Data Link Connector(DLC).

IG “ON”.

3.	Select “DTC” button, and then Press “DTC Status” to check DTC’s information from the DTCs menu.

4.	Read “DTC Status” parameter.

Is parameter displayed “Present fault”?

	▶ Go to “Terminal and Connector inspection” procedure.
	▶ Fault is intermittent caused by poor contact in the sensor’s and/or ECM’s connector or was repaired and ECM memory was not cleared. Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, ending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage. Repair or replace as necessary

TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR INSPECTION

1.	Many malfunctions in the electrical system are caused by poor harness and terminals. Faults can also be caused by interference from other electrical systems, and mechanical or chemical damage.

2.	Thoroughly check connectors for looseness, poor connection, bending, corrosion, contamination, deterioration, or damage.

Has a problem been found?

	▶ Repair as necessary and go to “Verification of Vehicle Repair” procedure .
	▶ Go to ” Signal Circuit Inspection ” procedure.

SIGNAL CIRCUIT INSPECTION

■ Check voltage

1.	IG “OFF” and disconnect HO2S(B2/S1) connector.

IG “ON”.

Measure voltage between signal terminal of HO2S(B2/S2) harness connector and chassis ground.

Approx. 0.6~0.9V

Is the measured voltage within specification ?

	▶ Go to “Ground circuit inspection” procedure.
	▶ Repair open in harness, and go to “Verification of Vehicle Repair” prcedure.

GROUND CIRCUIT INSPECTION

■ Check open in harness

1.	IG “ON” and disconnect HO2S(B2/S2) connector.

2.	Measure voltage between signal terminal of HO2S(B2/S2) harness connector and chassis ground.(Measurement “A”)

Measure voltage between signal and ground terminals of HO2S(B2/S2) harness connector.(Measurement “B”)

Voltage difference between measurement “A” and “B” is below 200mV.

Is the measured voltage within specification ?

	▶ Go to “Component Inspection” procedure.
	▶ Repair contact resistance or open in harness

COMPONENT INSPECTION

■ Check the Signal waveform of HO2S

1.	IG “OFF” and connect HO2S connector.

2.	Engine start.

3.	After warming-up, monitor signal waveform of HO2S with GDS. Fig.1) Normal waveforms of upstream HO2S(the upper) and downstream HO2S(the lower) (chassis ground used) Fig.2) Normal waveforms of upstream HO2S(the upper) and downstream HO2S(the lower) (sensor ground used))

Is the sensor switching properly?

	▶ Go to “Check HO2S” as below.
	▶ Substitute with a known – good HO2S and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, go to “Verification of Vehicle Repair” procedure.

■ Check HO2S

1.	IG “OFF” and disconnect HO2S connector.

2.	Check that the HO2S is securely installed.

3.	Check the HO2S for contamination or damage

Is the sensor normal?

▶ Substitute with a known – good ECM and check for proper operation. If the problem is corrected, replace ECM and go to “Verification of Vehicle Repair” procedure.

There is a memory reset function on GDS that can erase optional parts automatically detected and memorized by ECM. Before or after testing ECM on the vehicle, use this function to reuse the ECM on the others

▶ Substitute with a known – good HO2S and check for proper operation.

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