DTC 45

Code 45 Chart:

Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The PCM supplies a voltage of about 0.45 volt (450 mV) between terminals "C16" and "C21". (If measured with a 10 megohm digital voltmeter, this may read as low as 0.32 volt.) The 02 sensor varies the voltage within a range of about 1 volt (1000 mV) if the exhaust is rich, down through about 0.10 volt (100 mV) if exhaust is lean. The sensor is like an open circuit and produces no voltage when it is below about 316°C (600°F). An open sensor circuit or cold sensor causes "Open Loop" operation.

Code 45 is set when the 02 sensor signal voltage or CKT 412:
^ Remains above 0.75 volt for 2 minutes and in "Closed Loop."
^ TP throttle angle between 6% and 40%.
^ No Code 21 or Code 22.


TEST DESCRIPTION
Numbers below refer to circled numbers on the diagnostic chart.

1. Checks to see if conditions are present to set Code 45.


DIAGNOSTIC AIDS:
Using the "Scan," observe the block learn values at different rpm and air flow conditions "Scan" also displays the block cells, so the block learn values can be checked in each of the cells to determine when the Code 45 may have been set. If the conditions for Code 45 exists, the block learn values will be around 115.

^ Fuel Pressure - System will go rich if pressure is too high. The PCM can compensate for some increase. However, if it gets too high, a Code 45 may be set.

^ Rich Injector - Perform injector balance test.

^ Leaking Injectors.

^ Check for fuel contaminated oil.

^ Canister Purge - Check for fuel saturation. If full of fuel, check canister control and hoses.


^ MAF Sensor - An output that causes the PCM to sense a higher than normal airflow can cause the system to go rich. Disconnecting the MAF sensor will allow the PCM to set a fixed value for the sensor. Substitute a different MAF sensor if the rich condition is gone while the sensor is disconnected.

^ Check for leaking fuel pressure regulator diaphragm by checking vacuum line to regulator for fuel.

^ TP - An intermittent TP output will cause the system to go rich due to a false indication of the engine accelerating.

^ False rich condition indication due to silicone contamination of the 02 sensor. This will be indicated by a Code 45 accompanied by lean driveability conditions and a powdery white deposit on the sensor.