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Diagnostic Procedures

  1. Perform diagnostic system check. See POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  under SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. After performing diagnostic system check, go to next step.
  2. Check if any HO2S related DTCs are set. If DTC P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0135, P0136 or P0141 is set, diagnose affected DTCs first. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS  . If DTC P0131, P0132, P0133, P0134, P0135, P0136 or P0141 is not set, go to next step.
  3. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure engine is operating in closed-loop. Operate engine at 2500-3000 RPM for 3 minutes. Using scan tool, monitor HO2S No. 1 and No. 2 signal voltage. If HO2S No. 2 signal is as active as HO2S No. 1 signal, go to step  5 . If HO2S No. 2 signal is not as active as HO2S No. 1 signal, go to next step.
  4. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Using scan tool, clear DTCs. Operate vehicle within FREEZE FRAME conditions. Retrieve DTCs. If this DTC resets, go to next step. If this DTC does not reset, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS  .
  5. Turn ignition off. Check TWC for physical damage (discoloration, holes, dents, internal rattles, etc.). If damage exists, go to step  8 . If no damage exists, go to next step.
  6. Check exhaust system for leaks, damage, and loose or missing hardware. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  9 . If exhaust system is okay, go to next step.
  7. Check HO2S No. 2 for pigtail and wiring harness contacting exhaust pipe, looseness or road damage. Repair as necessary. After repairs, go to step  9 . If HO2S No. 2 is okay, go to next step.
    8. NOTE: Locate and repair cause of TWC failure before installing replacement TWC.
  8. Replace TWC. After repairs, go to step  10 .
  9. Start engine. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Ensure engine is operating in closed-loop. Operate engine at 2500-3000 RPM for 3 minutes. Using scan tool, monitor HO2S No. 1 and No. 2 signal voltage. If HO2S No. 2 signal is as active as HO2S No. 1 signal, go to DIAGNOSTIC AIDS  . If HO2S No. 2 signal is not as active as HO2S No. 1 signal, go to next step.
  10. Turn ignition off. Remove DOME fuse for 30 seconds. Reinstall fuse. Reset radio clock time. Start engine and operate vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC or until DTC P0420 diagnostic test has run. See CODE ENABLE CRITERIA  . If DTC runs and passes, go to next step. If DTC resets, go to step  2 .
  11. Using scan tool, observe stored information and Capture Info. If scan tool displays any undiagnosed DTCs, diagnose affected DTCs. See DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS  . If no other DTCs are displayed, system is okay.
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