P0137

Diagnostic Chart:

Schematic:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
A three-way catalytic converter is used in order to control emissions of Hydrocarbons (HC), Carbon Monoxide (CO), and Oxides Of Nitrogen (NOx). The catalyst within the converter promotes a chemical reaction which oxidizes the HC and CO present in the exhaust gas, converting them into harmless water vapor and carbon dioxide. The catalyst also reduces NOx, converting it to nitrogen. The PCM has the ability to monitor this process using HO2S 1 and HO2S 2. HO2S 1 produces an output signal which indicates the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust gas entering the three-way catalytic converter. The HO2S 2 produces an output signal which indicates the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst. This in turn indicates the catalyst's ability to convert exhaust gases efficiently. If the catalyst is operating efficiently, the HO2S 1 signal will be far more active than the signal produced by the HO2S 2. If the HO2S 2 signal voltage remains excessively low for an extended time, DTC P0137 will set.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ No active TP, MAP, MAF, IAT, ECT, fuel injector circuit, EVAP or AIR Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are present.
^ The system voltage is between 9.0 volts and 18.0 volts.
^ The engine coolant temperature is more than 65°C (149°F)
^ The closed loop commanded air-to-fuel ratio is between 14.5-14.8.
^ The throttle angle is between 5 percent and 40 percent.
^ The air pump is commanded OFF.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ HO2S 2 signal voltage remains less than 61 mV during normal closed loop operation for more than 3.5 minutes.

OR

^ HO2S 2 signal voltage remains less than 600 mV during power enrichment mode fuel control operation for more than 10 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:
^ Heated oxygen sensor wiring - The sensor pigtail may be mis-positioned and contacting the exhaust system.
^ Faulty PCM to engine grounds - Refer to Ground Distribution Schematics in Diagrams.
^ Fuel pressure - A condition which causes a lean exhaust can cause DTC P0137 to set. The system will go lean if pressure is too low. The PCM can compensate for some decrease. However, if fuel pressure is too low, DTC P0137 may set. Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ Lean injectors - Perform Fuel Injector Balance Test. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
^ Vacuum leaks - Check for disconnected or damaged vacuum hoses and for vacuum leaks at the intake manifold, the throttle body, the EGR system, and the crankcase ventilation system. Refer to Visual and Physical Inspection in Symptoms. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
^ Exhaust leaks - An exhaust leak may cause the outside air to be pulled into the exhaust gas stream past the HO2S, causing DTC P0137 to set. Check for exhaust leaks near the HO2S 2 sensor.
^ Fuel contamination - Water, even in small amounts, can be delivered to the fuel injectors. The water can cause a lean exhaust to be indicated. Excessive alcohol in the fuel can also cause this condition. Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis. Component Tests and General Diagnostics

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.
3. DTC P0137 being set in power enrichment mode conditions may indicate a condition described in Diagnostic Aids. If the DTC P0137 test passes while the Failure Records conditions are being duplicated, an intermittent condition is indicated. Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help to determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition.
7. This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.