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DTC P0160: Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected (bank 2, sensor 2)
 
 
 
 
CIRCUIT OPERATION
  • A voltage corresponding to the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is sent to the ECM terminal O2RL from the output terminal of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear).
  • Terminal of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) is grounded with ECM terminal ORLE.
  • The ECM applies an offset voltage of 0.5 volt to ground terminal of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear).
 
 
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
  • The output signal of the left bank heated linear air-fuel ratio sensor is compensated by the output signal of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear).
  • The ECM checks for the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage.
 
 
DESCRIPTIONS OF MONITOR METHODS
  • Left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) output voltage does not change during specified.
 
 
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)
  • Left bank linear air-fuel ratio sensor monitor
  • Left bank Heated oxygen sensor (rear) heater monitor
  • Left bank linear air-fuel ratio sensor heater monitor
  • Left bank linear air-fuel ratio sensor inactive monitor
  • Left bank Heated oxygen sensor offset voltage monitor
  • Air/fuel ratio feedback monitor
Sensor (The sensor below is determined to be normal)
  • Mass airflow sensor
  • Engine coolant temperature sensor
  • Intake air temperature sensor
  • Barometric pressure sensor
  • Throttle position sensor
 
 
DTC SET CONDITION
Logic Flow Chart
 
 
Check Conditions
  • Engine coolant temperature is higher than 76°C (169°F).
  • The left bank linear air-fuel ratio sensor is active.
  • The cumulative mass airflow sensor output is higher than 1,638 g.
  • Repeat 1 or more times: drive*1, stop*2.
    • Drive*1:
      • Engine speed is higher than 1,500 r/min.
      • Volumetric efficiency is higher than 40 percent.
      • Vehicle speed is higher than 30 km/h (19 mph).
      • A total of more than 60 seconds have elapsed with the above mentioned conditions, and more than 3 seconds have elapsed with the fuel shut off.
    • Stop*2:
      • Vehicle speed is lower than 1.5 km/h (1.0 mph).
Judgment Criterion
  • Change in the output voltage of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) is lower than 0.313 volt.
or
  • The maximum output voltage of the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) is lower than 0.508 volt.
noteMonitoring stops after fuel has been shut off for more than 38 seconds.
 
 
FAIL-SAFE AND BACKUP FUNCTION
  • None
 
 
OBD-II DRIVE CYCLE PATTERN
  • Refer to Diagnostic Function - OBD-II Drive Cycle - Pattern 13 .
 
 
TROUBLESHOOTING HINTS (The most likely causes for this code to be set are:)
  • Left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear) deteriorated.
  • ECM failed.

 
 
DIAGNOSIS
Required Special Tools:
  • MB992744: Vehicle Communication Interface-Lite (V.C.I.-Lite)
  • MB992745: V.C.I.-Lite Main Harness A
  • MB992747: V.C.I.-Lite USB Cable Short
  • MB992748: V.C.I.-Lite USB Cable Long
  • MB991958: Scan Tool (M.U.T.-III Sub Assembly)
    • MB991824: Vehicles Communication Interface (V.C.I.)
    • MB991827: M.U.T.-III USB Cable
    • MB991910: M.U.T.-III Main Harness A (Vehicles with CAN communication system)
STEP 1. Using scan tool (M.U.T.-III), check data list item AF: Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2, Sensor 2 (left rear).
cautionTo prevent damage to scan tool (M.U.T.-III), always turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position before connecting or disconnecting scan tool (M.U.T.-III).
(1) Connect scan tool (M.U.T.-III). Refer to HOW TO CONNECT THE SCAN TOOL (M.U.T.-III) .
(2) Start the engine and run at idle.
(3) Set scan tool (M.U.T.-III) to the data reading mode for item AF, Heated Oxygen Sensor Bank 2, Sensor 2 (left rear).
  1. Transaxle: 2nd speed
  2. Drive with wide open throttle
  3. Engine: 3,500 r/min
    • The output voltages should be between 0.6 and 1.0 volt.
(4) Turn the ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) position.
Is the sensor operating properly?
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 .
Replace the left bank heated oxygen sensor (rear). Go to Step 2.
 
STEP 2. 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 13 .
(2) Check the diagnostic trouble code (DTC).
Is DTC P0160 set?
Refer to P0157 - Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (bank 2, sensor 2) , DTC P0158 - Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (bank 2, sensor 2) .
The inspection is complete.