CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the Co, Hc and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three±way catalytic
converter is used, but for most efficient use of the three±way catalytic converter, the air±fuel ratio must be pre-
cisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity of the stoi-
chiometric air±fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas and
provide feedback to the computer for control of the air fuel ratio.
When the air±fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust increases and the oxygen sen-
sor informs the ECM of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: 0 V).
When the air±fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio the oxygen concentration in the exhaust
gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electromotive force: V).
The ECM judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether the air±fuel ratio is RICH or LEAn
and controls the injection duration accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor causes an output
of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air±fuel ratio control.
The main heated oxygen sensors include a heater which heats the Zirconia element. The heater is controlled
by the ECM. When the intake air volume is low t(the temperature of the exhaust has is low) current flows to
the heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detection.)
Flange
Platinum Electrode
Solid Electrolyte
(Zirconia Element)
Platinum Electrode
Heater*
1
Coating (Ceramic)
Ideal Air±Fuel Mixture
Richer Ð Air Fuel ratio Ð Leaner
Trouble AreaDTC No.Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting Condition
Exhaust Gas
Output Voltage
(1)*1Open or snort in heater circuit of main heated
oxygen sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.
(2) (Main heated*1) oxygen sensor signal voltage is
reduced to between 0.35 V and 0.70 V for 60
sec. under conditions (a) ~ (d):
(2) trip detection logic)*
2
(a) Engine coolant temp.: Between 80°C
(176°F and 95°C (203°F)
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(c) Load driving (Example A/T in Overdrive
(5th for M/T), A/C ON, Flat road, 80 km/h (50
mph))
(d) (Main heated*
1) oxygen sensor signal
voltage: Alternating above and below 0.45 V
Atmosphere
Open or short in heater circuit of main heated
oxygen sensor
Main heated oxygen sensor heater
ECM
(Main heated*
1) oxygen sensor circuit
(Main heated*1) oxygen sensor
HINT: Diagnostic trouble code ª21º is for the (main heated*1) oxygen sensor (Fr) circuit.
Diagnostic trouble code ª28º is for the (main heated*
1) oxygen sensor (Rr) circuit.
*1: Main heated oxygen sensor ONLY for California specification vehicles.
*2: See page EG±397.
DTC 21 28 (Main Heated*1) Oxygen Sensor Circuit
± ENGINE2JZ±GE ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTINGEG±419
See page EG±503.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
To obtain a high purification rate for the CO, HC and NOx components of the exhaust gas, a three±way
catalytic converter is used, but for most efficient use of the three±way catalytic converter, the air±fuel
ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio.
The oxygen sensor has the characteristic whereby its output voltage changes suddenly in the vicinity
of the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio. This characteristic is used to detect the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust gas and provide feedback to the computer for control of the air±fuel ratio.
When the air±fuel ratio becomes LEAN, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust increases and the
oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the LEAN condition (small electromotive force: 0 V).
When the air±fuel ratio is RICHER than the stoichiometric air±fuel ratio the oxygen concentration in the
exhaust gas is reduced and the oxygen sensor informs the ECM of the RICH condition (large electro-
motive force: 1 V).
The ECm judges by the electromotive force from the oxygen sensor whether the air±fuel ratio if RICH
or LEAN and controls the injection duration accordingly. However, if malfunction of the oxygen sensor
causes an output of abnormal electromotive force, the ECM is unable to perform accurate air±fuel ratio
control.
The main heated oxygen sensor include a heater which heats the Zirconia element. The heater is con-
trolled by the ECM. When the intake air volume is low (the temperature of the exhaust has is low) current
flows to the heater to heat the sensor for accurate oxygen concentration detection.)
Diagnostic Trouble Code Detecting ConditionDTC No.Trouble Area
(1) Open or short in heater circuit of main heated
oxygen sensor for 0.5 sec. or more.
(2) Main heated oxygen sensor signal voltage is
reduced to be 0.35 V and 0.70V for 60 sec.
under condition (a) ~ (d):
(2 trip detection logic)*1
(a) Engine coolant temp.: Between 80°C
(176°F) and 95°C (203°F)
(b) Engine speed: 1,500 rpm or more
(c) Load driving (Example A/T in
overdrive (5th for M/T), A/C ON, Flat
road, 80 km/h (50 mph))
(d) Main heated oxygen sensor signal
voltage: Alternating above and below
0.45V
Open or short in heater circuit of main heated
oxygen sensor
Main heated oxygen sensor heater
ECM
Main heated oxygen sensor circuit
Main heated oxygen sensor
DTC 21 Main Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit
± ENGINE2JZ±GTE ENGINE TROUBLESHOOTINGEG±525
