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Diagnostic Test

  1. CHECK FOR AN ACTIVE DTC 
    1. With the scan tool, read DTCs.

      Is the DTC active?

      Yes 

      • Go To  2

      No 

      • Test complete.
  2. CHECK CONNECTIONS FOR POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE AND O2 SENSOR 
    1. Check for the presence of loose electrical connections at the Powertrain Control Module and the O2 Sensor.

      Were any loose electrical connections present?

      Yes 

      • Restore the correct connections.

      No 

      • Go To  3
  3. CHECK ON SEEPAGE IN EXHAUST MANIFOLD 
    1. Check for the presence of any seepage in the Exhaust Manifold.

      Seepage inside the Exhaust Manifold?

      Yes 

      • Restore correct operation.

      No 

      • Go To  4
  4. O2 SENSOR CONDITION CHECK 
    1. Check for the presence of any oil or oxidation on the sensitive element or damage to the sensor casing.

      Sensor fouled or contaminated?

      Yes 

      • Clean the O2 Sensor.

      No 

      • Go To  5
  5. CHECK OXYGEN SENSOR FITTING 
    1. Check for proper fitting of the O2 Sensor.

      Is the O2 Sensor fitted properly?

      Yes 

      • Restore the correct fitting of the O2 Sensor.

      No 

      • Go To  6
  6. CHECK OPERATION OF THE OXYGEN SENSOR 
    1. Check that the O2 Sensor is working properly.

      Is the O2 Sensor working properly?

      Yes 

      • End of diagnosis.

      No