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DTC P0038: A/F/O2 Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 2: Notes

DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

CAUTION: Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>GENERAL DESCRIPTION>PREPARATION TOOL>HOW TO USE CHECK BOARD .
NOTE: After the faulty parts are repaired or replaced, perform the final check in Basic Diagnostic Procedure. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .

Wiring diagram: 

Engine Electrical System Ref. to WIRING SYSTEM>ENGINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .

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  1. CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR (SHORT TO POWER SUPPLY). 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to OFF.
    2. Measure the voltage between ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector and terminal. 

      (E158) No. 27 (+) - Engine ground (-):

    Is the voltage 10 V or more?

    Yes  : Repair the short circuit to power supply in harness between ECM connector and rear oxygen sensor connector.

    No  : Go to  2.

  2. CHECK GROUND CIRCUIT FOR ECM (OPEN CIRCUIT). 
    1. Disconnect the connector from ECM.
    2. Measure the resistance between the ECM connector and engine ground.

      Connector and terminal. 

      (B134) No. 27 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 40 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 52 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 53 - Engine ground:

      (E158) No. 40 - Engine ground:

      (E158) No. 53 - Engine ground:

      (E159) No. 19 - Engine ground:

    Is the resistance less than 5 Ω?

    Yes  : Repair the poor contact of ECM connector.

    No  : Repair the following item.

    • Open circuit of harness between ECM connector and engine ground
    • Poor contact of coupling connector