P0053
DTC P0030, P0036, P0053, P0054, P0135, or P0141
Diagnostic Instructions
* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle (Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle) prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis (Strategy Based Diagnosis) for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions (Diagnostic Procedure Instructions) provides an overview of each diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0030
- HO2S Heater Control Circuit Sensor 1
DTC P0036
- HO2S Heater Control Circuit Sensor 2
DTC P0053
- HO2S Heater Resistance Sensor 1
DTC P0054
- HO2S Heater Resistance Sensor 2
DTC P0135
- HO2S Heater Performance Sensor 1
DTC P0141
- HO2S Heater Performance Sensor 2
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
Circuit/System Description
Heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and post catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content in the exhaust stream. The HO2S must reach operating temperature to provide an accurate voltage signal. A heating element inside the HO2S minimizes the time required for the sensor to reach operating temperature. Voltage is provided to the heater by an ignition voltage circuit through a fuse. With the engine running, ground is provided to the heater by the HO2S heater low control circuit, through a low side driver within the engine control module (ECM). The ECM uses pulse width modulation (PWM) to control the HO2S heater operation to maintain a specific HO2S operating temperature range.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0030 and P0036
* The engine is cranking or running.
* The system voltage is between 11-18V.
P0053 and P0054
* DTC P2610 has run and passed.
* The ignition is OFF for more than 10 hours.
* The ECT Sensor parameter is between -30 and +45°C (-22 and +113°F) at engine start-up.
* The system voltage is less than 18V.
* This diagnostic runs one time per valid cold start when the above conditions are met.
P0135
* DTCs P0030, P0053, P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0135, P0141, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0220, P0222, P0223, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455, P0496, P1516, P2101, P2135, P2176 are not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-18V.
* The scan tool special functions are not active.
* The Engine Run Time parameter is more than 180 seconds.
* The ECT Sensor parameter is at least 65°C (149°F).
* The MAF Sensor parameter is between 5-30 g/s.
* The Engine Speed parameter is between 500-3,000 RPM.
* The above conditions have been met for more than 6 seconds.
P0141
* DTCs P0036, P0054, P0068, P0101, P0102, P0103, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P0205, P0206, P0220, P0222, P0223, P0442, P0443, P0446, P0449, P0451, P0452, P0453, P0454, P0455, P0496, P1516, P2101, P2135, P2176 are not set.
* The system voltage is between 10-18V.
* The scan tool special functions are not active.
* The Engine Run Time parameter is at least 180 seconds.
* The ECT parameter is at least 65°C (149°F).
* The MAF Sensor parameter is between 5-30 g/s.
* The Engine Speed parameter is between 500-3,000 RPM.
* The above conditions have been met for more than 6 seconds.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0030 and P0036
* The control module detects that the HO2S heater control circuit status is incorrect for more than 2 seconds.
* This diagnostic runs continuously.
P0053 and P0054
The control module detects that the HO2S heater calculated resistance is not within an expected range at engine start-up for 1 second.
P0135
* The HO2S heater current is less than 0.31 amp or more than 1.5 amps for more than 8 seconds, twice within a 1-minute test period.
* The test is run 2 times per trip.
P0141
* The HO2S heater current is less than 0.21 amp or more than 0.96 amp for more than 8 seconds, twice within a 1-minute test period.
* The test is run 2 times per trip.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P0030, P0036, P0053, P0054, P0135, and P0141 are Type B DTCs
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC
DTCs P0030, P0036, P0053, P0054, P0135, and P0141 are Type B DTCs
Diagnostic Aids
When using a high impedance, low current draw, test lamp to load the heater circuit, the test lamp flash may be dim, the scan tool Heater Command parameter may indicate 7 percent, and the Heater parameter may indicate 0 amps. This is a normal condition.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics ([1][2]Electrical Diagrams)
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views (Connector End Views By Name)
Electrical Information Reference
* Circuit Testing (Circuit Testing)
* Connector Repairs (Connector Repairs)
* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)
* Wiring Repairs (Wiring Repairs)
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs (Heated Oxygen Sensor Wiring Repairs)
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
1. Allow the engine to reach operating temperature.
2. Engine running, verify the appropriate scan tool HO2S Heater parameter is varying between approximately 0.5-2 amp.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
Circuit/System Testing
Note: You must perform the Circuit/System Verification before proceeding with Circuit/System Testing.
1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate HO2S.
2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the appropriate HO2S heater voltage supply circuit terminal D and ground.
• If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the HO2S heater voltage supply circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal and the HO2S heater voltage supply circuit fuse is open, test all components connected to the fuse and replace as necessary.
3. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp does not illuminate between the appropriate HO2S heater voltage supply circuit terminal D and the appropriate HO2S heater low control circuit terminal C.
• If the lamp illuminates, test the HO2S heater low control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
4. Engine running, leave the test lamp connected from the previous step. The lamp should flash or be ON steady.
• If the test lamp is not ON steady or flashing, test the HO2S heater low control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the ECM.
Note:
* The output driver should detect a short to voltage and turn OFF. If a resistance fault is present the driver will remain ON and the scan tool will display more than 0.0 amp. Less than 10 ohm may set a DTC.
* Performing this test may set additional DTCs.
5. Ignition OFF, install a 30A fused jumper wire between the appropriate HO2S heater voltage supply circuit terminal D and the appropriate HO2S heater low control circuit terminal C.
6. Engine running, verify the appropriate scan tool HO2S Heater parameter is less than 0.1 amp.
• If more than the specified range, test the HO2S heater voltage supply and HO2S heater low control circuits for more than 1 ohm. If the circuits test normal, replace the ECM.
7. If the ECM and all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate HO2S.
Repair Instructions
Caution: Refer to Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance Learn Reset Caution (Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance Learn Reset Caution).
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification (Verification Tests) after completing the diagnostic procedure.
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1)
* Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2 (Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2)
* Control Module References (Programming and Relearning) for control module replacement, setup, and programming