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

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DTC detecting condition: 

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

Wiring diagram: 

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

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CAUTION: Use the check board when measuring the ECM terminal voltage and resistance. Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DO)>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) (H4DO)>BASIC DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE>PROCEDURE .
  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 

      (B134) No. 22 (+) - 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. 69 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 70 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 71 - Engine ground:

      (B134) No. 72 - 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