P0159
DTC P0159: Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Slow Response (bank 2, sensor 2)Left Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (Rear) Circuit Part 1:
Left Bank Heated Oxygen Sensor (Rear) Circuit Part 2:
CIRCUIT OPERATION
A voltage corresponding to the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is sent to the ECM (terminal No. 40) from the output terminal (terminal No. 4) of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear).
Terminal No. 2 of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) is grounded with ECM (terminal No. 41).
The ECM applies an offset voltage of 0.5 volt to terminal No. 2 of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear).
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The output signal of the heated left bank oxygen sensor (front) is compensated by the output signal of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear).
The ECM checks for the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) output line.
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
Left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage does not reach 0.2 volt after fuel cut operation.
MONITOR EXECUTION
Continuous
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC stored in memory for the item monitored below)
Heated oxygen sensor heater (front) monitor
Heated oxygen sensor heater (rear) monitor
Air/fuel ratio feedback monitor
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
Mass airflow sensor
Engine coolant temperature sensor
Intake air temperature sensor
Barometric pressure sensor
DTC SET CONDITION
Logic Flow Chart:
Logic Set Condition
Check Conditions
Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76 °C (169 °F).
The left bank heated oxygen sensor (front) is active.
The cumulative mass airflow sensor output is higher than 1,638 g.
Fuel is being shut off.
Judgement Criterion
Left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage does not reach 0.2 volt for 6 seconds from fuel cut start.
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 11. OBD-II Drive Cycle
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are: )
Left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) deteriorated.
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Using scan tool MB991958, check data list item AF: Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2, Sensor 2 (left rear).
CAUTION: To prevent damage to scan tool MB991958, always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool MB991958.
1. Connect scan tool MB991958 to the data link connector.
2. Start the engine and run at idle.
3. Set scan tool MB991958 to the data reading mode for item AF, Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2, Sensor 2 (left rear).
4. Warm up the engine.
After increasing the output voltage 0.5 volt or more by the engine revving, finish it. Then confirm that the output voltage reduces to 0.2 volt or less within 6 seconds.
5. Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Q: Is the sensor operating properly?
YES: It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.
NO: Replace the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear). Then go to Step 2.
STEP 2. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
1. Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 11. OBD-II Drive Cycle
2. Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Q: Is DTC P0159 set?
YES: Refer to DTC P0157 - Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (bank 2, sensor 2), DTC P0158 - Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (bank 2, sensor 2).
NO: It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent.