Outline Of Diagnosis

Detect that λ value remains high.

Judge as NG when lambda value is abnormal in accordance with λ value of front oxygen (A/F) sensor and running conditions such as vehicle speed, amount of intake air, engine coolant temperature, sub feedback control, etc.

Fig 1: Electromotive Force Versus Air Fuel Ratio Graph (Sensor Signal Biased/Stuck Rich)

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