OPERATION
  • The sensor signal is inputted to the engine-A/T-ECU (terminal No. 108) from the cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) output terminal (terminal No. 4).
  • The front cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) (terminal No. 2) is earthed with engine-A/T-ECU (terminal No. 96).
FUNCTION
  • The cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) converts the concentration of oxygen in the exhaust emission into a voltage and inputs the signal to the engine-A/T-ECU.
  • When the air-fuel ratio is richer than the theoretical air-fuel ratio, the cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) outputs a voltage of about 1 V. When it is leaner than the theoretical air-fuel ratio, it outputs a voltage of about 0 V.
  • In response to the signal, the engine-A/T-ECU controls the fuel infection amount so that the air-fuel ratio can be equivalent to the theoretical air-fuel ratio.
TROUBLE JUDGMENT
Check Conditions
  • Above 3 minutes later after the engine has started up.
  • The engine coolant temperature is approximately 82°C or higher.
  • The engine speed is 1200 r/min or more.
  • The monitoring time is 5 seconds.
Judgment Criteria
  • When the cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) output voltage is 0.2 V or less and a power voltage of 5 V is applied to the cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) in the engine-A/T-ECU, the sensor output voltage is 4.5 V or more.
  • To be monitored once per driving cycle.
Check Conditions
  • The engine speed is 1200 - 3000 r/min.
  • The engine coolant temperature is approximately 60°C or higher.
  • Volumetric efficiency is 20 - 60%.
  • During the air-fuel ratio feedback control.
Judgment Criteria
  • When the cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) output frequency is 6 or less for 10 seconds on the average
PROBABLE CAUSE
  • Failed cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front)
  • Open/short circuit in cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) circuit or loose connector contact
  • Failed engine-A/T-ECU
STEP 1. MUT-II/III data list
    1. Item 39: Cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points ).
NO:  Go to Step 2 .
   
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 3 .
NO:  Repair.
   
  • Disconnect connector, and measure at harness side.
  • Resistance between terminal No. 2 and earth.
OK: 2 Ω or less
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 7 .
NO:  Go to Step 4 .
   
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 5 .
NO:  Repair.
       
NOTE: Before checking harness, check intermediate connector C-16, and repair if necessary.
  • Check earthing line for open circuit and damage.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 6 .
NO:  Repair.
STEP 6. MUT-II/III data list
    1. Item 11: Cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front)
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Intermittent malfunction (Refer to GROUP 00 - How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points ).
NO:  Replace engine-A/T-ECU.
   
  • Use special tool test harness (MB991316) to connect connector, and measure at pick-up harness.
  • Engine: After warm-up
  • Transmission: P range
  • Voltage between terminal No. 4 and earth.
OK:
  • When the engine is 2,500 r/min, the output voltage should repeat 0 to 0.8 V alternately.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 10 .
NO:  Go to Step 8 .
STEP 8. Check cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) itself
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 9 .
NO:  Replace cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front).
       
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: 
  • Check and repair harness between B-119 (terminal No. 4) cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) connector and C-137 (terminal No. 108) engine-A/T-ECU connector.
    • Check output line for damage.
NO:  Repair.
   
  • Measure engine-A/T-ECU terminal voltage.
  • Transmission: P range
  • Engine: After warm-up
  • Voltage between terminal No. 108 and earth.
OK:
  • When the engine is 2,500 r/min, the output voltage should repeat 0 to 0.8 V alternately.
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES:  Go to Step 12 .
NO:  Go to Step 11 .
       
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: 
  • Check and repair harness between B-119 (terminal No. 4) cylinder 2, 3 oxygen sensor (front) connector and C-137 (terminal No. 108) engine-A/T-ECU connector.
    • Check output line for open circuit.
NO:  Repair.
   
Q: Is the check result normal?
YES: 
  • Go to Step 6 .
NO:  Repair.
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