Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three-Way Catalytic Converter, Checking

Oxygen Sensor (O2S) Behind Three-way Catalytic Converter, Checking

• Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 (behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)) Heater (Z30) is part of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) and cannot be serviced separately.

• When servicing terminals in harness connector of Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131), use only gold-plated terminals.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Multimeter.

• Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

• Fuse (SC5) OK.

• Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

• All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster, switched off.

• Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position " P" or "N".

• A/C switched off.

• Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

• Ignition switched off.

Test procedure

- Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer to => [ Preliminary Check ] Preliminary Check.

Start diagnosis

- Remove the engine compartment trim.





- Remove the engine cover - 2 -.

- Remove the air filter housing bolts - arrows -.

- Remove the air guide hoses - 1 - and - 6 - from the air filter housing.





- Loosen the hose clamps - 2 - and - 4 - and remove the air filter housing.

- Disconnect the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) electrical harness connector - 1 -.





Checking internal resistance

- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) terminals 1 to 2 for resistance.





Specified value: 1.0 to 20.0 ohms (at approx. 20° C)

If the specification was not obtained:

- Replace the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131). Refer to appropriate service information.

If the specification was obtained:

Checking voltage supply

Crank the engine.

- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) electrical harness connector terminal 3 to 4 for voltage.





Specified value: 0.400 to 0.500 Volts

Switch the ignition off.

If the specification was not obtained:

- Check the wiring from the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) electrical harness connector terminal 1 to the Motronic Engine Control Module (ECM) Power Supply Relay (J271) socket 2/30 for an open circuit, a short circuit to Battery (+), or Ground (GND).

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the faulty wiring connection.

If the specification was obtained:

Checking Ground (GND) activation

If the manufacturers test box is being used, perform the following step.

- Install the test box.

If the manufacturers test box is not being used, perform the following step.

- Remove the Engine Control Module (ECM) (J623). Refer to appropriate repair information.

- Using a multimeter, check the Oxygen Sensor (O2S) 2 Behind Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) (G131) electrical harness connector to the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 (J624) electrical harness connector T94a for resistance.









Specified value: 1.5 ohms.

If the specification was not obtained:

- Check the wiring for an open circuit, a short circuit to Battery positive (+) or Ground (GND).

- Check the electrical harness connector for damage, corrosion, loose or broken terminals.

- If necessary, repair the wiring connection.

If the specification was obtained:

- Erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

- Perform a road test to verify repair.

If the DTC does not return:

Repair complete, Generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.

- End diagnosis.

If the DTC returns and no malfunction is found in the wiring and voltage supply was OK:

- Replace the Engine Control Module (ECM) 2 (J624).Refer to appropriate service information.

Assembly is performed in the reverse order of the removal, note the following:

Final procedures

After repair work, the following work steps must be performed in the following sequence:

1. Check the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

2. If necessary, erase the DTC memory. Refer to => [ Diagnostic Mode 04 - Erase DTC Memory ] Diagnostic Modes 01 - 0A.

3. If the DTC memory was erased, generate readiness code. Refer to => [ Readiness Code ] Monitors, Trips, Drive Cycles and Readiness Codes.