DTC 13

Chart - Code 13 Open Oxygen Sensor Circuit:

Wiring Diagram for Oxygen Sensor Circuit:

CODE 13 - OXYGEN SENSOR CIRCUIT (OPEN CIRCUIT)


Circuit Description:
The Electronic Control Module (ECM) supplies a voltage of about .45 volt between terminals "D2" and "D6". (If measured with a 10 megohm digital voltmeter, this may read as low as .32 volt.) The 02 sensor varies the voltage within a range of about 1 volt if the exhaust is rich, down through about .10 volt if exhaust is lean. The sensor is like an open circuit and produces no voltage when it is below 360 degrees C (600 degrees F). An open sensor circuit or cold sensor causes open loop operation.


Test Description: Numbers below refer to circled numbers on the diagnostic chart.
1. Code 13 will set if:
Engine at normal operating temperature (above 70 degrees C)
At least 2 minutes engine time after start
O2 signal voltage steady between .35 and .55 volt
Throttle position sensor signal above 5% (about .3 volt above closed throttle voltage)
All conditions must be met for about 60 seconds
If the conditions for a Code 13 exist the system will not go "Closed Loop".
2. This will determine if the sensor is at fault or the wiring or ECM is the cause of the Code 13.
3. In doing this test use only a high impedence digital volt ohmmeter. This test checks the continuity of CKTs 412 and 413. If CKT 413 is open, the ECM voltage on CKT 412 will be over .6 volt (600 mV).


Diagnostic Aids:

Normal "Scan" voltage varies between 100 mV to 999 mV (.1 and 1.0 volt) while in "Closed Loop". Code 13 sets in one minute if voltage remains between .35 and .55 volt, but the system will go "Open Loop" in about 15 seconds. Refer to "Intermittents" in DIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM - NO TROUBLE CODE STORED.