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Faulty Signal






Faulty signal

Checking software




Checking software

Checking software

Note! The information below only applies to modal year 2003-2004.For other model years, select the alternative "No".

It may be possible to remedy the fault by downloading new software into the control module.

Action
- Go to the tab software and program the control module with the latest software.

Other information
- For more information, see Design and Function.





Has the fault been remedied?

Yes - Fault Found

No - No Fault Found

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FAULT FOUND - Fault Found

No Fault Found - Checking components and connections

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Checking components and connections




- Start the engine
- Activate reading off the resistance on the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S)
- Check that the value drops below 40 ohms within 2 minutes
- Ignition off.
Check the engine control module (ECM) and heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connectors. Check for contact resistance and oxidation.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information:
- To connect the breakout box, see Connecting the breakout box Connecting the Breakout Box
- For information about signals, see Signal specification Signal Description / Specification
- To access or replace the front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), see Heated oxygen sensor (HO2S), replacing Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S), Replacing
- To fault-trace the wiring and terminals, see Checking wiring and terminals Checking Wiring And Terminals.










Continue - Verification

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Verification




Verification

Verification

Hint: After carrying out the repair, check that the fault has been remedied.








- Ignition off
- Reinstall the connectors, components etc.
- Start the engine.
Activate reading off the resistance on the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S).
Check that the value drops below 40 ohms within 2 minutes.





Is the value within its permitted range?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFIED - Fault Found

VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

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Fault-tracing information




Information

Fault-tracing information
The fault should have been detected and remedied. As this is not the case fault-tracing has failed.
Exit fault-tracing for this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) or make another attempt.

Do you want to exit fault-tracing?

Yes - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

No - Attempt New Test

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FAULT-TRACING FAILED - FAULT-TRACING FAILED

Attempt New Test - Checking components and connections

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