On Board Diagnosis Logic

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The ECM monitors the switching frequency ratio of heated oxygen sensors 1 and 2.

Fig 1: On Board Diagnosis Logic

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

A three way catalyst 1 with high oxygen storage capacity will indicate a low switching frequency of heated oxygen sensor 2. As oxygen storage capacity decreases, the heated oxygen sensor 2 switching frequency will increase.

When the frequency ratio of heated oxygen sensors 1 and 2 approaches a specified limit value, the three way catalyst 1 malfunction is diagnosed.

Fig 2: On Board Diagnosis Logic

Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.