P0133

The scan tool indicates Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0133: A slow response problem in the Primary Heated Oxygen Sensor (Primary HO2S) (Sensor 1) circuit.

Description
By controlling the air/fuel ratio with a Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) and a Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), the deterioration of the Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) can be evaluated by its feedback period. When the feedback period of the HO2S exceeds a certain value during stable driving conditions, the sensor will be judged as deteriorated. When deterioration has been detected during two consecutive trips, the MIL comes on and DTC P0133 or P1163* will be stored.

NOTE: If DTC P0131, P0132 and/or P0135 are stored at the same time as DTC P0133, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then troubleshoot DTC P0133. If DTC P1162, P1168 and/or P1169 are stored at the same time as DTC P1163, troubleshoot those DTCs first, then recheck for DTC P1163.

Possible Cause
- Primary HO2S (Sensor 1) Deterioration
- Primary HO2S Heater (Sensor 1) Deterioration
- Exhaust system leakage

Except 1.6L SOHC VTEC-E - M/T:

Troubleshooting Flowchart