Nissan Altima L32. Instruction — part 532

P0138, P0158 HO2S2

EC-1249

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P0138, P0158 HO2S2

Description

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The heated oxygen sensor 2, after three way catalyst (manifold),

monitors the oxygen level in the exhaust gas on each bank.

Even if switching characteristics of the air fuel ratio (A/F) sensor 1

are shifted, the air-fuel ratio is controlled to stoichiometric, by the sig-

nal from the heated oxygen sensor 2.

This sensor is made of ceramic zirconia. The zirconia generates volt-

age from approximately 1 V in richer conditions to 0 V in leaner con-

ditions.

Under normal conditions the heated oxygen sensor 2 is not used for

engine control operation.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

The heated oxygen sensor 2 has a much longer switching time between rich and lean than the air fuel ratio (A/

F) sensor 1. The oxygen storage capacity of the three way catalyst (manifold) causes the longer switching

time.

MALFUNCTION A

To judge the malfunctions of heated oxygen sensor 2, ECM monitors

whether the voltage is unusually high during various driving condi-

tions such as fuel cut.

MALFUNCTION B

To judge the malfunctions of heated oxygen sensor 2, ECM monitors

whether the minimum voltage of sensor is sufficiently low during var-

ious driving conditions such as fuel cut.

SEF327R

PBIB1848E

PBIB2376E

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P0138

Heated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 1) circuit high volt-
age

A)

An excessively high voltage from the sen-
sor is sent to ECM.

• Harness or connectors

(The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

• Heated oxygen sensor 2

B)

The minimum voltage from the sensor is
not reached to the specified voltage.

• Harness or connectors

(The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

• Heated oxygen sensor 2
• Fuel pressure
• Fuel injector

EC-1250

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P0138, P0158 HO2S2

DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE

1.

PRECONDITIONING

If DTC Confirmation Procedure has been previously conducted, always perform the following before conduct-

ing the next test.

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

2. Turn ignition switch ON.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION A

1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.

2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.

4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

5. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for at least 1 minute under no load.

6. Let engine idle for 2 minutes.

7. Check 1st trip DTC.
Is 1st trip DTC detected?

YES

>> Go to

EC-1253, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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NO-1 >> With CONSULT-III: GO TO 3.

NO-2 >> Without CONSULT-III: GO TO 5.

3.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION B

NOTE:

For better results, perform “DTC WORK SUPPORT” at a temperature of 0 to 30

°C (32 to 86 °F).

1. Select “DATA MONITOR” mode with CONSULT-III.

2. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.

3. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

4. Turn ignition switch ON.

5. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

6. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for at least 1 minute under no load.

7. Let engine idle for 1 minute.

8. Check that “COOLAN TEMP/S” indicates more than 70

°C (158°F).

If not, warm up engine and go to next step when “COOLAN TEMP/S” indication reaches 70

°C (158°F).

9. Open engine hood.

10. Select “HO2S2 (B1) P1146” (for DTC P0138) or “HO2S2 (B2) P1166” (for DTC P0158) of “HO2S2” in

“DTC WORK SUPPORT” mode with CONSULT-III.

11. Follow the instruction of CONSULT-III display.

NOTE:

It will take at most 10 minutes until “COMPLETED” is displayed.

12. Touch “SELF-DIAG RESULTS”.
Which is displayed on CONSULT-III screen?

OK

>> INSPECTION END

NG

>> Go to

EC-1253, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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CON NOT BE DIAGNOSED>>GO TO 4.

4.

PERFORM DTC CONFIRMATION PROCEDURE FOR MALFUNCTION B AGAIN

1. Turn ignition switch OFF and leave the vehicle in a cool place (soak the vehicle).

P0158

Heated oxygen sensor 2
(bank 2) circuit high volt-
age

A)

An excessively high voltage from the sen-
sor is sent to ECM.

• Harness or connectors

(The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

• Heated oxygen sensor 2

B)

The minimum voltage from the sensor is
not reached to the specified voltage.

• Harness or connectors

(The sensor circuit is open or shorted.)

• Heated oxygen sensor 2
• Fuel pressure
• Fuel injector

DTC No.

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

P0138, P0158 HO2S2

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2. Perform DTC confirmation procedure again.

>> GO TO 3.

5.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK FOR MALFUNCTION B

Perform component function check. Refer to

EC-1251, "Component Function Check"

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NOTE:

Use component function check to check the overall function of the heated oxygen sensor 2 circuit. During this

check, a 1st trip DTC might not be confirmed.
Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> Go to

EC-1253, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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Component Function Check

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1.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-I

Without CONSULT-III

1. Start engine and warm it up to the normal operating temperature.

2. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

3. Turn ignition switch ON.

4. Turn ignition switch OFF and wait at least 10 seconds.

5. Start engine and keep the engine speed between 3,500 and 4,000 rpm for at least 1 minute under no load.

6. Let engine idle for 1 minute.

7. Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals

under the following conditions.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 2.

2.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-II

JMBIA1865ZZ

DTC

ECM

Condition

Voltage

Connec-

tor

+

–

Terminal

Terminal

P0138

F13

33

[HO2S2 (bank 1)

signal]

35

(Sensor
ground)

Revving up to 4,000 rpm under no
load at least 10 times

The voltage should be below 0.18 V
at least once during this procedure.

P0158

34

[HO2S2 (bank 2)

signal]

EC-1252

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P0138, P0158 HO2S2

Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under

the following conditions.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> GO TO 3.

3.

PERFORM COMPONENT FUNCTION CHECK-III

Check the voltage between ECM harness connector terminals under

the following conditions.

Is the inspection result normal?

YES

>> INSPECTION END

NO

>> Go to

EC-1253, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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JMBIA1866ZZ

DTC

ECM

Condition

Voltage

Connec-

tor

+

–

Terminal

Terminal

P0138

F13

33

[HO2S2 (bank 1)

signal]

35

(Sensor
ground)

Keeping engine speed at idle for 10
minutes

The voltage should be below 0.18 V
at least once during this procedure.

P0158

34

[HO2S2 (bank 2)

signal]

JMBIA1867ZZ

DTC

ECM

Condition

Voltage

Connec-

tor

+

–

Terminal

Terminal

P0138

F13

33

[HO2S2 (bank 1)

signal]

35

(Sensor
ground)

Coasting from 80 km/h (50 MPH) in D
position

The voltage should be below 0.18 V
at least once during this procedure.

P0158

34

[HO2S2 (bank 2)

signal]