2002 ISUZU AXIOM heater

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improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or
damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire-connection,
and damaged harness.

Faulty HO2S heater or heater circuit ± With the ignition
ªONº, engine ªOFFº, the HO2S 1 voltage displayed on
the Tech 2 is normally 455-460 mV. A reading over
1000 mV indicates a signal line shorted to voltage. A
reading under 5 mV indicates a signal line shorted to
ground or signal lines shorted together. If not,
disconnect the HO2S and connect a test light between
the HO2S ignition feed and heater ground circuits. If
the test light does not light for 2 seconds when the
ignition is turned on, repair the open ignition feed or
sensor ground circuit as necessary. If the test light
lights and the HO2S signal and low circuits are OK,
replace the HO2S.

Intermittent test ± With the ignition ªONº, monitor the
HO2S signal voltage while moving the wiring harnessand related connectors. If the fault is induced, the
HO2S signal voltage will change. This may help isolate
the location of the malfunction.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
3. If the DTC P0154 test passes while the Failure
Records conditions are being duplicated, an
intermittent condition is indicated.
Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the
diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often
the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This
may assist in diagnosing the condition.
DTC P0154 ±HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 1

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Install the Tech 2.
2. Run the engine at operating temperature.
3. Operate the engine above 1200 RPM for two
minutes.
Does the Tech 2 indicate Bank 2 HO2S 1 voltage
varying outside the specified values?
400-500 mVGo to Step 3Go to Step 4
31. Ignition ªONº, engine ªOFFº.
2. Review and record Tech 2 Failure Records data and
note parameters.
3. Operate the vehicle within Failure Records
conditions as noted.
4. Using a Tech 2, monitor ªDTCº info for DTC P0154
until the DTC P0154 test runs.
5. Note the test result.
Does the Tech 2 indicate DTC P0154 failed this
ignition?
ÐGo to Step 4
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
4Check for a damaged harness.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 5
5Check for a poor Bank 2 HO2S 1 high and low circuit
terminal connections at the Bank 2 HO2S 1 harness
connector and replace terminal(s) if necessary.
Did any terminals require replacement?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 6
6Check for a poor Bank 2 HO2S 1 high and low circuit
terminal connections at the PCM and replace
terminal(s) if necessary.
Did the terminal require replacement?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 7

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0155
HO2S Heater Circuit Open Bank 2 Sensor 1
060R200054
Circuit Description
Heated oxygen sensors are used to minimize the amount
of time required for closed loop fuel control operation and
to allow accurate catalyst monitoring. The oxygen sensor
heater greatly decreases the amount of time required for
fuel control sensors Bank 1 HO2S 1 and Bank 2 HO2S 1
to become active. Oxygen sensor heaters are required
by post-catalyst monitor sensors to maintain a sufficiently
high temperature which allows accurate exhaust oxygen
content readings further from the engine.
The powertrain control module (PCM) will run the heater
test only after a cold start (determined by engine coolant
and intake air temperature at the time of start-up) and only
once during an ignition cycle. When the engine is started
the PCM will monitor the HO2S voltage. When the Bank
HO2S voltage indicates a sufficiently active sensor, the
PCM looks at how much time has elapsed since start-up.
If the PCM determines that too much time was required
for the Bank 2 HO2S 1 to become active, a DTC P0155
will set. The time it should take the HO2S to reach
operating temperature is based on the total amount of air
that has passed through the mass air flow (MAF) sensor
and into the engine (more total air flow = shorter time to
HO2S activity).
Conditions for Setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

The engine has been running for over 120 seconds.
Ignition voltage is between 11 volts and 18 volts.

Heater signal is below 0.1A.

Bank 1 HO2S 2 voltage does not change more than
150 mV from the bias voltage (between
400 mV-500 mV) for a longer amount of time than it
should. The maximum amount of time to come up to
operating range is 120 seconds. This warm-up time
depends on the engine coolant temperature at start-up
and accumulated air flow since start-up.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) after the second consecutive trip in which the
fault is detected.

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM will turn the MIL ªOFFº on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

A history DTC P0155 will clear after 40 consecutive
warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.

DTC P0155 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 ªClear
infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.

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Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:

Poor connection at PCM ± Inspect harness connectors
for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and
poor terminal-to-wire connection.

Damaged harness ± Inspect the wiring harness for
damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the
display on the Tech 2 while moving connectors and
wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the
display will indicate the location of the fault.
Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the
diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often
the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This
may assist in diagnosing the condition.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.2. The HO2S should be allowed to cool before
performing this test. If the HO2S heater is
functioning, the signal voltage will gradually increase
or decrease as the sensor element warms. If the
heater is not functioning, the HO2S signal will
remain near the 450 mV bias voltage.
4. Ensures that the ignition feed circuit to the HO2S is
not open or shorted. The test light should be
connected to a good chassis ground, in case the
HO2S low or HO2S heater ground circuit is faulty.
5. Checks the HO2S heater ground circuit.
6. Checks for an open or shorted HO2S heater
element.
10.An open HO2S signal or low circuit can cause the
HO2S heater to appear faulty. Check these circuits
before replacing the sensor.
DTC P0155 ± HO2S Heater Circuit Open Bank 2 Sensor 1

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2NOTE: If the engine has just been operating, allow the
engine to cool for at least 15 minutes before
proceeding.
1. Remove the fuel pump relay.
2. Connect a fused jumper at the fuel pump relay
socket, between the battery positive at the relay and
the relay wire that leads to the fuel pump and HO2S
fuses.
3. Ignition ªOFFº.
4. Install a Tech 2.
5. Ignition ªONº, engine ªOFFº.
6. Monitor the Bank 1 HO2S 1 voltage for several
minutes.
Did the HO2S voltage go from bias voltage to above or
below the specified value?
Above
650 mV or
below
250 mV
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
Go to Step 3
3Inspect the fuse for the Bank 2 HO2S 1 ignition feed.
Is the fuse open?
ÐGo to Step 15Go to Step 4
41. Ignition ªOFFº.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the Bank 2 HO2S 1 electrical connector.
4. Using a test light connected to a known good ground
(do not use Bank 2 HO2S 1 heater ground or Bank 2
HO2S 1 low), probe the ignition feed circuit at the
Bank 2 HO2S 1 electrical connector (PCM harness
side).
Does the test light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 5Go to Step 7
5Connect the test light between Bank 2 HO2S 1 ignition
feed and Bank 2 HO2S 1 heater ground.
Does the test light illuminate?
ÐGo to Step 6Go to Step 8

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DTC P0155 ± HO2S Heater Circuit Open Bank 2 Sensor 1

 
StepNo Ye s Value(s) Action
61. Allow the HO2S to cool for at least 15 minutes.
2. Using a DVM, measure resistance between the
Bank 2 HO2S 1 ignition feed and the Bank 2 HO2S 1
heater ground at the Bank 2 HO2S 1 pigtail.
Is the HO2S resistance within the specified values?
3-6 ohmsGo to Step 9Go to Step 10
7Repair the open Bank 2 HO2S 1 ignition feed circuit to
Bank 2 HO2S 1.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
8Repair the open Bank 2 HO2S 1 heater ground circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
91. Check for a poor connection at the Bank 2 HO2S 1
harness terminals.
2. If a poor connection is found, replace terminals.
Was a poor connection found?
ÐVerify repair Go to Step 10
10Check for a poor Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal or low circuit
terminal connection at the Bank 2 HO2S 1 harness
connector and replace terminal(s) if necessary.
Did any terminals require replacement?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 11
111. Ignition ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect the PCM and check the continuity of the
Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal circuit and the Bank 2 HO2S
1 low circuit.
3. If the Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal circuit or HO2S low
circuit measures over 5 ohms, repair open or poor
connection as necessary.
Was a problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 12
12Check for a poor Bank 2 HO2S 1 low circuit terminal
connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if
necessary.
Did the terminal require replacement?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 13
13Check for a poor Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal circuit terminal
connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if
necessary.
Did the terminal require replacement?
ÐVerify repair Go to Step 14
14Replace Bank 2 HO2S 1.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ
15Locate and repair short to ground in Bank 2 HO2S 1
ignition feed circuit and replace the faulty fuse.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

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Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:

Heated oxygen sensor wiring ± The sensor pigtail may
be mispositioned and contacting the exhaust system.

Poor PCM to engine grounds.

Fuel pressure ± A condition which causes a lean
exhaust can cause DTC P0157 to set. The system will
go lean if pressure is too low. The PCM can
compensate for some decrease. However, if fuel
pressure is too low, a DTC P0157 may be set. Refer
to
Fuel System Diagnosis.

Lean injector(s) ± Perform ªInjector Balance Testº.

Vacuum leaks ± Check for disconnected or damaged
vacuum hoses and for vacuum leaks at the intake
manifold, throttle body, EGR system, and PCV system.

Exhaust leaks ± An exhaust leak may cause outside air
to be pulled into the exhaust gas stream past the
HO2S, causing the DTC P0157 to set. Check for
exhaust leaks near the Bank 1 HO2S 2 sensor.

MAF sensor ± The system can go lean if the MAF
sensor signal indicates an engine airflowmeasurement that is not correct. Disconnect the MAF
sensor to see if the condition is corrected. If so, replace
the MAF sensor.

Fuel contamination ± Water, even in small amounts,
can be delivered to the fuel injectors. The water can
cause a lean exhaust to be indicated. Excessive
alcohol in the fuel can also cause this condition. Refer
to
Fuel System Diagnosis for the procedure to check
for fuel contamination.

If none of above conditions are present, replace the
affected HO2S 2.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
3. DTC P0157 failing during operation may indicate a
condition described in the ªDiagnostic Aidsº above.
If the DTC P0157 test passes while the Failure
Records conditions are being duplicated, an
intermittent condition is indicated.
DTC P0157 ± HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 2

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Install the Tech 2.
2. Run the engine at operating temperature.
3. Operate the vehicle within the parameters specified
under ªConditions for Setting the DTCº criteria
included in Diagnostic Support.
4. Using a Tech 2, monitor Bank 2 HO2S 2 voltage.
Does the Bank 2 HO2S 2 voltage remain below the
specified value?
22 mVGo to Step 4Go to Step 3
31. Ignition ªONº, engine ªOFFº.
2. Review and record Tech 2 Failure Records data and
note parameters.
3. Operate the vehicle within Failure Records
conditions as noted.
4. Using a Tech 2, monitor ªDTCº info for DTC P0157
until the DTC P0157 test runs.
5. Note the test result.
Does the Tech 2 indicate DTC P0157 failed this
ignition?
ÐGo to Step 4
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
41. Turn the ignition ªOFFº.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the Bank 2 HO2S 2 high and low signal
circuits for a short to ground or a short to the heater
ground circuit.
Were Bank 2 HO2S 2 signal circuits shorted?
ÐGo to Step 5Go to Step 6
5Repair the Bank 1 HO2S 2 signal circuit.
Is the action complete?
ÐVerify repairÐ

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0160 HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 2
060R200054
Circuit Description
To control emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon
monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx), a
three-way catalytic converter is used. The catalyst within
the converter promotes a chemical reaction which
oxidizes the HC and CO present in the exhaust gas,
converting them into harmless water vapor and carbon
dioxide. The catalyst also reduces NOx, converting it to
nitrogen. The powertrain control module (PCM) has the
ability to monitor this process using the Bank 2 HO2S 1
and the Bank 2 HO2S 2 heated oxygen sensors. The
Bank 2 HO2S 1 sensor produces an output signal which
indicates the amount of oxygen present in the exhaust
gas entering the three-way catalytic converter. The Bank
2 HO2S 2 sensor produces an output signal which
indicates the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst; this
in turn indicates the catalyst's ability to convert exhaust
gases efficiently. If the catalyst is operating efficiently, the
Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal will be far more active than that
produced by the Bank 2 HO2S 2 sensor. If the Bank 2
HO2S 2 signal voltage remains between 400 mV and
500 mV for an extended period of time, DTC P0160 will be
set.
Heated Oxygen sensors are used to minimize the amount
of time required for ªclosed loopº fuel control operation
and allow accurate catalyst monitoring. The oxygen
sensor heater greatly decreases the amount of time
required for fuel control sensors Bank 1 HO2S 1 and Bank2 HO2S 1 to become active. Oxygen sensor heaters are
required by post-catalyst monitor sensors to maintain a
sufficiently high temperature for accurate exhaust oxygen
content readings further from the engine.
Conditions for Setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

Battery voltage is above 10 volts.

The engine has been running for over 5 seconds.

Oxygen sensor heater is functioning properly.

Engine is in ªclosed loopº operation.

Bank 2 HO2S 2 signal voltage remains between
426 mV and 474 mV for a total of 106 seconds over a
125-second period of time.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will ON the MIL after second trip with
detected fault.

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM will turn the MIL ªOFFº on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

A history DTC P0160 will clear after 40 consecutive
warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.

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DTC P0160 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 ªClear
Infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:

Poor connection or damaged harness ± Inspect the
harness connectors for backed-out terminals,
improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or
damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection,
and damaged harness.

Faulty HO2S heater or heater circuit ± With the ignition
ªONº, engine ªOFFº, the HO2S voltage displayed on a
Tech 2 should gradually drop to below 250 mV. If not,
disconnect the HO2S and connect a test light between
the HO2S ignition feed and heater ground circuits. If
the test light does not light, repair the open ignition feed
or sensor ground circuit as necessary. If the test light
lights and the HO2S signal and low circuits are OK,
replace the HO2S.
Intermittent test ± With the ignition ªONº, monitor the
HO2S signal voltage while moving the wiring harness
and related connectors. If the fault is induced, the
HO2S signal voltage will change. This may help isolate
the location of the malfunction.Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
3. If the DTC P0160 test passes while the Failure
Records conditions are being duplicated, an
intermittent condition is indicated.
Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the
diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often
the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This
may assist in diagnosing the condition.
DTC P0160 ± HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 2

StepActionValue(s)Ye sNo
1Was the ªOn-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Checkº
performed?
ÐGo to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
21. Install the Tech 2.
2. Run the engine at operating temperature.
3. Operate the engine above 1200 RPM for two
minutes.
Does the Tech 2 indicate Bank 2 HO2S 2 voltage
varying outside the specified values?
425-475 mVGo to Step 3Go to Step 4
31. Ignition ªONº, engine ªOFFº, review and record
Tech 2 Failure Records data and note parameters.
2. Operate the vehicle within Failure Records
conditions as noted.
3. Using a Tech 2, monitor ªDTCº info for DTC P0160
until the DTC P0160 test runs.
4. Note the test result.
Does the Tech 2 indicate DTC P0160 failed this
ignition?
ÐGo to Step 4
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
4Check for a damaged harness.
Was problem found?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 5
5Check for poor Bank 2 HO2S 2 high and low circuit
terminal connections at the Bank 2 HO2S 2 harness
connector and replace terminal(s) if necessary.
Did either terminal require replacement?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 6
6Check for poor Bank 2 HO2S 2 high and low circuit
terminal connections at the PCM and replace terminals
if necessary.
Did any terminals require replacement?
ÐVerify repairGo to Step 7

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
P0161 HO2S Heater Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2
060R200054
Circuit Description
Heated oxygen sensors are used to minimize the amount
of time required for ªclosed loopº fuel control operation
and to allow accurate catalyst monitoring. The oxygen
sensor heater greatly decreases the amount of time
required for fuel control sensors Bank 1 HO2S 1 and Bank
2 HO2S 1 to become active. Oxygen sensor heaters are
required by post-catalyst monitor sensors to maintain a
sufficiently high temperature which allows accurate
exhaust oxygen content readings further from the engine.
The powertrain control module (PCM) will run the heater
test only after a cold start (determined by engine coolant
and intake air temperature at the time of start-up) and only
once during an ignition cycle. When the engine is started,
the PCM will monitor the HO2S voltage. When the Bank 2
HO2S 2 voltage indicates a sufficiently active sensor, the
PCM looks at how much time has elapsed since start-up.
If the PCM determines that too much time was required
for the Bank 2 HO2S 2 to become active, a DTC P0161
will set. The time it should take the HO2S to reach
operating temperature is based on the total amount of air
that has passed through the MAF sensor and into the
engine (more total air flow = shorter time to HO2S
activity).
Conditions for Setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

The engine has been running for over 120 seconds.
Ignition voltage is between 11 volts and 18 volts.

Average mass air flow for the sample period is less
than 23 g/second.

Bank 2 HO2S 2 voltage does not change more than
150 mV from the bias voltage (between
400 mV-500 mV) for a longer amount of time than it
should. The maximum amount of time to come up to
operating range is 120 seconds. This warm-up time
depends on the engine coolant temperature at start-up
and accumulated air flow since start-up.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp
(MIL) after the second consecutive trip in which the
fault is detected.

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.
Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM will turn the MIL ªOFFº on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

A history DTC P0161 will clear after 40 consecutive
warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.

DTC P0161 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 ªClear
Infoº function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.