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DTC P0053: Linear Air-Fuel Ratio Sensor Heater Resistance
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • Power is supplied from the MFI relay to the linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater.
  • The ECM terminal LHFL controls continuity to the linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater by turning the power transistor in the ECM "ON" and "OFF".
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
The ECM checks whether the heater current is within a specified range when the heater is energized.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
  • Linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater current is out of specified range.
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION
  • Continuous
 
 
MONITOR EXECUTION CONDITIONS (Other monitor and Sensor)
Other Monitor (There is no temporary DTC set in memory for the item monitored below)
  • Not applicable
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Not applicable
 
 
DTC SET CONDITIONS
Logic Flow Chart
 
 
Check Conditions
  • More than 220 seconds have passed since the engine starting sequence was completed.
  • While the linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater is on.
  • Battery positive voltage is between 11 and 16.5 volts.
  • Intake air temperature is more than -10°C (14°F).
  • On duty cycle of the linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater is between 3 and 97 percent.
Judgment Criterion
  • The linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater current has continued to be lower than average 1.25 ampere for 10 seconds.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • None.
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
  • Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 2 .
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are: )
  • Linear air-fuel ratio sensor circuit harness damage or connector damage.
  • Linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater failed.
  • ECM failed.

 
 
DIAGNOSIS
STEP 1. Check the linear air-fuel ratio sensor.
(1) Disconnect the linear air-fuel ratio sensor connector.
(2) Measure the resistance between linear air-fuel ratio sensor connector power supply line and terminal LHFL.
Standard value: 2.3 - 4.2 ohms [at 20°C (68°F)]
Is the measured resistance between 2.3 and 4.2 ohms [at 20°C (68°F)]?
Go to Step 2.
Replace the linear air-fuel ratio sensor. Then go to Step 5.
 
STEP 2. Check of harness damage in power supply line between MFI relay connector and linear air-fuel ratio sensor connector.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 3.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 5.
 
STEP 3. Check of harness damage in LHFL line between linear air-fuel ratio sensor connector and ECM connector 34.
Is the harness wire in good condition?
Go to Step 4.
Repair the connector(s) or wiring harness. Then go to Step 5.
 
STEP 4. Check the trouble symptoms.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 2 .
(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0053 set?
Replace the ECM (Refer to Removal and Installation ). Then go to Step 5.
It can be assumed that this malfunction is intermittent. Refer to GROUP 00, How to Use Troubleshooting/Inspection Service Points - How to Cope with Intermittent Malfunctions .
 
STEP 5. Test the OBD-II drive cycle.
(1) Carry out a test drive with the drive cycle pattern. Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 2 .
(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0053 set?
Retry the troubleshooting.
The inspection is complete.