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Faulty Signal






Faulty signal

Checking the status




- The ignition must be on to perform the diagnostic.
Check whether the fault is permanent or intermittent. Read off the diagnostic trouble code (DTC) fault status when the diagnostic status is "Completed".
The fault is permanent if the fault status is "Fault found". The fault is intermittent if the fault status is "No fault detected".










Continue - Checking components

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Checking components

Caution! Do not apply rust solvent spray or grease to the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) connector.

Check the connector for the front heated oxygen sensor (HO2S). Check for contact resistance. Check for oxidation.
Try a new heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) if the above fault-tracing does not remedy the fault.
Remedy as necessary.

Other information
- Signal specification Signal Specification, Engine Control Module (ECM)
- Oxygen sensor (Catalyst monitor sensor) Oxygen Sensor (Catalyst Monitor Sensor)
- 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 to perform the diagnostic.
Read off the diagnostic status and the fault status for the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Check that the diagnostic is "Completed" and that the fault status is "No fault detected". The function is faulty if the fault status is "Fault found".





Is the fault status "No fault detected"?

Yes - VERIFIED

No - VERIFICATION FAILED

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VERIFICATION FAILED - Fault-tracing information

VERIFIED - Fault Found

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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 - Exit Fault-Tracing

No - Attempt New Test

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Attempt New Test - Checking components

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