P0134

Diagnostic Chart (Part 1 Of 2):

Diagnostic Chart (Part 2 Of 2):

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) supplies a bias voltage of approximately 450 mV between the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) signal and the low circuits. When measured with a 10 megaohm Digital Voltmeter (DVM), this may display as low as 320 mV. The oxygen sensor varies the voltage from approximately 1000 mV when the exhaust is rich, to approximately 10 mV when exhaust is lean. The PCM constantly monitors the HO2S signal during closed loop operation and compensates for a rich or lean condition by decreasing or increasing the injector pulse width as necessary. If the HO2S 1 voltage remains at or near the 450 mV bias for an extended time, DTC P0134 will set, indicating an open sensor signal or a sensor low circuit.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ There are no active TP, MAP, MAF, ECT, IAT, fuel injector circuit, EVAP, or AIR Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) present.
^ The system voltage is between 9.0 volts and 18.0 volts.
^ The engine run time is more than 200 seconds.
^ The engine coolant temperature is more than 50°C (122°F).
^ The AIR pump is commanded OFF.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
The HO2S 1 signal voltage remains between 408 mV and 512 mV for more than 30 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ The PCM will illuminate the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and failed.
^ If equipped with traction control, the PCM will command the Electronic Brake And Traction Control Module (EBTCM) via the serial data circuit to turn OFF traction control, and the EBTCM will illuminate the TRACTION OFF lamp.
^ The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Freeze Frame and Failure Records data.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ The PCM will turn OFF the MIL during the third consecutive trip in which the diagnostic has been run and passed.
^ The History DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
^ The DTC can be cleared by using a scan tool.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Inspect for:

A faulty HO2S heater or heater circuit - With the ignition ON, and the engine OFF, the HO2S voltage displayed on a scan tool should gradually drop to less than 250 mV or rise to more than 600 mV. If the voltage does not drop, disconnect the HO2S and connect a test lamp between the HO2S ignition teed and heater ground circuits. If the test lamp does not illuminate, repair the open ignition feed or the sensor ground circuit as necessary. If the test lamp illuminates and the HO2S signal and low circuits are OK, replace the HO2S. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Diagrams.

IMPORTANT: Remove any debris from the connector surfaces before servicing a component. Inspect the connector gaskets when diagnosing or replacing a component. Ensure that the gaskets are installed correctly. The gaskets prevent contaminate intrusion.

^ Poor terminal connection - Inspect the harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and faulty terminal to wire connection. Use a corresponding mating terminal to test for proper tension.
^ Damaged harness - Inspect the wiring harness for damage. If the harness inspection does not reveal a problem, observe the display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the scan tool display may indicate the location of the fault.
^ PCM and engine grounds for clean and secure connections

If the DTC is determined to be intermittent, reviewing the Failure Records can be useful in determining when the DTC was last set.

TEST DESCRIPTION
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. When the system is operating correctly the HO2S voltage should toggle above and below the specified values.
5. If the low circuit is shorted to ground, the HO2S voltage will be less than 400 mV when the signal circuit is jumped to ground.
6. The specified value is what is measured on a correctly operating system.
7. The specified value is what is measured on a correctly operating system.
14. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.