Diagnostic Test
- TEST FOR A RICH O2 SENSOR CONDITION
- Start the engine.
- Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
- Disconnect engine vacuum lines to create a lean running condition.
- With the engine vacuum lines disconnected monitor the O2 Sensor graph on the scan tool.
Did the O2 Sensor graph show a change from rich to lean?
Yes
- Check for any of the following conditions/mechanical problems that can cause a O2 Sensor stuck rich condition:
- AFTERMARKET equipment or software effecting emissions.
- AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - must be free from blockage.
- ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications.
- ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications.
- ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
- ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must flow freely.
- FUEL - must be free of contamination.
- FUEL INJECTOR - plugged, stuck open or restricted injector.
No
- Replace the Oxygen Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, OXYGEN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .
- TEST FOR A LEAN O2 SENSOR CONDITION
- Start the engine.
- Allow the engine to reach normal operating temperature.
- Create a rich running condition.
- With the rich running condition, monitor the O2 Sensor graph on the scan tool.
Did the O2 Sensor graph show a change from lean to rich?
Yes
- AFTERMARKET equipment or software effecting emissions.
- AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM - must be free from leaks.
- ENGINE VACUUM - must be at least 13 inches in neutral.
- ENGINE VALVE TIMING - must be within specifications.
- ENGINE COMPRESSION - must be within specifications.
- ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM - must be free of any restrictions or leaks.
- ENGINE PCV SYSTEM - must be free of leaks and flow freely.
- POWER BRAKE BOOSTER - no internal vacuum leaks.
- FUEL - must be free of contamination.
- FUEL INJECTOR - plugged or restricted injector; control wire not connected to correct injector.
No
- Replace the Oxygen Sensor in accordance with the Service Information. Refer to SENSOR, OXYGEN, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
- Perform the POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST. Refer to POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST .