- DTC judgment completed
- System normal
Lexus NX: Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (P0031,P0032,P101D)
Lexus NX Service Manual / Engine & Hybrid System / 2ar-fxe (engine Control) / Sfi System / Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1) (P0031,P0032,P101D)
DESCRIPTION
Refer to DTC P2195.
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HINT:
- When any of these DTCs are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. The ECM turns off the air fuel ratio sensor heater in fail-safe mode. Fail-safe mode continues until the power switch is turned off.
- Although the DTC titles say oxygen sensor, these DTCs relate to the air fuel ratio sensor.
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The ECM has a pulse width modulated control circuit to adjust the current through the heater. The air fuel ratio sensor heater circuit uses a relay on the +B side of the circuit.
| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Memory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P0031 | Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | The heater current is less than the specified value while the heater is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | DTC stored |
| P0032 | Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit High (Bank 1 Sensor 1) | The heater current is the specified value or higher while the heater is operating (1 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | DTC stored |
| P101D | A/F Sensor Heater Circuit Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1 Stuck ON | Air fuel ratio sensor heater current is higher than the specified value while the heater is not operating (1 trip detection logic). |
| Comes on | DTC stored |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses information from the air fuel ratio sensor to regulate the air fuel ratio and keep it close to the stoichiometric level. This maximizes the ability of the three-way catalytic converter to purify the exhaust gases.
The air fuel ratio sensor detects oxygen levels in the exhaust gas and transmits the information to the ECM. The inner surface of the sensor element is exposed to the outside air. The outer surface of the sensor element is exposed to the exhaust gas. The sensor element is made of platinum-coated zirconia and includes an integrated heating element.
The zirconia element generates a small voltage when there is a large difference in the oxygen concentrations between the exhaust gas and outside air. The platinum coating amplifies this voltage generation.
The air fuel ratio sensor is more efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor cannot generate useful voltage signals without supplementary heating. The ECM regulates the supplementary heating using a duty-cycle approach to adjust the average current in the sensor heater element. If the heater current is outside the normal range, the signal transmitted by the air fuel ratio sensor becomes inaccurate. As a result, the ECM is unable to regulate the air fuel ratio properly.
When the current in the air fuel ratio sensor heater is outside the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this as a malfunction in the sensor heater and stores a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Related DTCs | P0031: Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) heater range check (low current) P0032: Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) heater range check (high current) P101D: Air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 1) heater performance |
| Required Sensors/Components (Main) | Air fuel ratio sensor heater |
| Required Sensors/Components (Related) | - |
| Frequency of Operation | Continuous |
| Duration | 1 second: P101D 10 seconds: P0031 10.24 seconds: P0032 |
| MIL Operation | Immediate |
| Sequence of Operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
All| Monitor runs whenever the following DTCs are not stored | None |
| All of the following conditions are met | - |
| Auxiliary battery voltage | 10.5 V or higher |
| Time after heater on | 5 seconds or more |
| Active heater off control | Not operating |
| Active heater on control | Not operating |
| Air fuel ratio sensor heater performance fail (P101D) | Not detected |
| Output duty cycle | 30% or higher |
| All of the following conditions are met | - |
| Auxiliary battery voltage | 10.5 V or higher |
| Time after heater on | 5 seconds or more |
| Output duty cycle | Higher than 0% |
| Active heater off control | Not operating |
| Active heater on control | Not operating |
| Auxiliary battery voltage | 10.5 V or higher |
| Air fuel ratio sensor heater low current fail (P0031) | Not detected |
| All of the following conditions are met | 10 seconds or more |
| Heater output duty cycle | Less than 60% |
| Command to heater output | Off |
| Active heater off control | Not operating |
| Active heater on control | Not operating |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
P0031| Heater on current | Less than 0.8 A |
| Both of the following conditions are met | - |
| Command to heater output | On |
| Heater current detected by heater monitor IC | 14 A or higher |
| Both of the following conditions are met | - |
| Heater current detected by heater monitor IC | 14 A or higher |
| Heater off current | Higher than 11 A |
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
P0031| Heater on current | 0.8 A or higher |
| Both of the following conditions are met | - |
| Command to heater output | On |
| Heater current detected by heater monitor IC | Less than 14 A |
| Heater off current | 11 A or less |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
- Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on [A].
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Put the engine in inspection mode (maintenance mode).
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- Start the engine and idle it for 5 minutes or more [B].
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With the vehicle stationary, depress the accelerator pedal and maintain an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 1 minute [C].
HINT:
During charging control, the engine speed is set at idle. Therefore, the engine speed does not increase when depressing the accelerator pedal. In this case, perform steps [C] and [D] after charging control has completed.
- Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more [D].
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [E].
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Read the pending DTCs.
HINT:
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0031, P0032 or P101D.
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Check the DTC judgment result.
Techstream Display
Description
NORMAL
ABNORMAL
- DTC judgment completed
- System abnormal
INCOMPLETE
- DTC judgment not completed
- Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
N/A
- Unable to perform DTC judgment
- Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
HINT:
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform steps [B] through [E] again.
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If no pending DTC is output, perform a universal trip and check for permanent DTCs.
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HINT:
- If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P2195.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
NOTICE:
Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
HINT:
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Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F Heater Duty #1].
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- Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.
- Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.
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Change the fuel injection volume using the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor function provided in the Active Test and monitor the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage (Click here ). If the sensor output voltage does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.
- Read freeze frame data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE) |
(a) Inspect the air fuel ratio sensor.
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HINT:
Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor.
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| NG | .gif) | REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR |
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| 2. | CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR) |
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Air Fuel Ratio Sensor) |
(a) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).
(c) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| C5-2 (+B) - Body ground | Power switch on (IG) | 11 to 14 V |
| NG | | GO TO STEP 5 |
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| 3. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR - ECM) |
(a) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
(b) Disconnect the ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| C5-1 (HA1A) - C48-23 (HA1A) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| C5-1 (HA1A) or C48-23 (HA1A) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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| 4. | CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0031, P0032 OR P101D) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).
(c) Turn the Techstream on.
(d) Clear the DTCs.
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(e) Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
(f) Turn the power switch on (IG).
(g) Turn the Techstream on.
(h) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.
(i) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
(j) Read the DTCs.
Powertrain > Engine and ECT > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| DTCs are not output | A |
| DTC P0031, P0032 or P101D is output | B |
| A | | CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS |
| B | | REPLACE ECM |
| 5. | INSPECT EFI-MAIN NO. 2 RELAY |
(a) Inspect the EFI-MAIN No. 2 relay.
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| NG | | REPLACE EFI-MAIN NO. 2 RELAY |
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| 6. | CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 RELAY - AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR, EFI-MAIN RELAY) |
(a) Remove the EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
(b) Remove the EFI-MAIN relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
(c) Disconnect the air fuel ratio sensor connector.
(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 3 (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay) - C5-2 (+B) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| 1 (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay) - 3 (EFI-MAIN relay) | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| 2 (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay) - Body ground | Always | Below 1 Ω |
| 3 (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay) or C5-2 (+B) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| 1 (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay) or 3 (EFI-MAIN relay) - Body ground | Always | 10 kΩ or higher |
| NG | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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| 7. | CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (POWER SOURCE OF EFI-MAIN NO. 2 RELAY) |
| (a) Remove the EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly. |
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(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Voltage:
| Tester Connection | Condition | Specified Condition |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay) - Body ground | Always | 11 to 14 V |
| OK | | GO TO ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT |
| NG | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (AUXILIARY BATTERY - EFI-MAIN NO. 2 RELAY) |
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