OXYGEN SENSOR CHECK



Left bank oxygen sensor (front)



1.Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and connect the special tool Test harness (MD998464) to the connector on the oxygen sensor side.
2.Measure resistance between terminal No. 1 and No. 3 on the oxygen sensor connector.
Standard value: 4.5 - 8.0 Ω (at 20°C)
3.If there is no continuity, replace the oxygen sensor.
4.Warm up the engine until engine coolant is 80°C or higher.


5.Perform a tracing for 5 minutes or more with the engine speed of 2,500 r/min.
6.Connect a digital voltage meter between terminal No. 2 and No. 4.
7.While repeatedly racing the engine, measure the oxygen sensor output voltage.
Standard value:
Engine
Oxygen sensor output voltage
Remarks
When racing the engine
0.6 - 1.0 V
If you make the air/fuel ratio rich by racing the engine repeatedly, a normal oxygen sensor will output a voltage of 0.6 - 1.0 V.
caution
  • Be very careful when connecting the jumper wire; incorrect connection can damage the oxygen sensor.
  • Be careful the heater is broken when voltage of beyond 8 V is applied to the oxygen sensor heater.
note If the sufficiently high temperature (of approximate 400°C or more) is not reached although the oxygen sensor is normal, the output voltage would be possibly low although the rich air-fuel ratio. Therefore, if the output voltage is low, use a jumper wire to connect the terminal No. 1 (to be the red clip of special tool) and the terminal No. 3 (to be the blue clip of special tool) of the (front) oxygen sensor with a (+) terminal and (-) terminal of 8 V power supply respectively, then check again.
8.If the sensor is defective, replace the oxygen sensor.
note For removal and installation of the oxygen sensor, refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Manifold .

Right bank oxygen sensor (front)



1.Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and connect the special tool Test harness (MD998464) to the connector on the oxygen sensor side.
2.Measure resistance between terminal No. 1 and No. 3 on the oxygen sensor connector.
Standard value: 4.5 - 8.0 Ω (at 20°C)
3.If there is no continuity, replace the oxygen sensor.
4.Warm up the engine until engine coolant is 80°C or higher.


5.Perform a tracing for 5 minutes or more with the engine speed of 2,500 r/min.
6.Connect a digital voltage meter between terminal No. 2 and No. 4.
7.While repeatedly racing the engine, measure the oxygen sensor output voltage.
Standard value:
Engine
Oxygen sensor output voltage
Remarks
When racing the engine
0.6 - 1.0 V
If you make the air/fuel ratio rich by racing the engine repeatedly, a normal oxygen sensor will output a voltage of 0.6 - 1.0 V.
caution
  • Be very careful when connecting the jumper wire; incorrect connection can damage the oxygen sensor.
  • Be careful the heater is broken when voltage of beyond 8 V is applied to the oxygen sensor heater.
note If the sufficiently high temperature (of approximate 400°C or more) is not reached although the oxygen sensor is normal, the output voltage would be possibly low although the rich air-fuel ratio. Therefore, if the output voltage is low, use a jumper wire to connect the terminal No. 1 (to be the red clip of special tool) and the terminal No. 3 (to be the blue clip of special tool) of the (front) oxygen sensor with a (+) terminal and (-) terminal of 8 V power supply respectively, then check again.
8.If the sensor is defective, replace the oxygen sensor.
note For removal and installation of the oxygen sensor, refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Manifold .

Left bank oxygen sensor (rear)




1.Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and connect the special tool Test harness (MD998464) to the connector on the oxygen sensor side.


2.Measure resistance between terminal No. 1 and No. 3 on the oxygen sensor connector.
Standard value: 11 - 18 Ω (at 20°C)
3.If there is no continuity, replace the oxygen sensor.
4.Warm up the engine until engine coolant is 80°C or higher.
5.Perform a full-throttle accelerating drive with the transmission set to 2nd and engine speed at 3,500 r/min for several minutes.
6.Connect a digital voltage meter between terminal No. 2 and No. 4.
7.While repeatedly racing the engine, measure the oxygen sensor output voltage.
Standard value:
Engine
Oxygen sensor output voltage
Remarks
When racing the engine
0.6 - 1.0 V
If you make the air/fuel ratio rich by racing the engine repeatedly, a normal oxygen sensor will output a voltage of 0.6 - 1.0 V.
note If the sufficiently high temperature (of approximate 400°C or more) is not reached although the oxygen sensor is normal, the output voltage would be possibly low although the rich air-fuel ratio.
8.If the sensor is defective, replace the oxygen sensor.
note For removal and installation of the oxygen sensor, refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe, Main Muffler and Catalytic Converter .

Right bank oxygen sensor (rear)




1.Disconnect the oxygen sensor connector and connect the special tool Test harness (MB991316) to the connector on the oxygen sensor side.


2.Measure resistance between terminal No. 1 and No. 3 on the oxygen sensor connector.
Standard value: 11 - 18 Ω (at 20°C)
3.If there is no continuity, replace the oxygen sensor.
4.Warm up the engine until engine coolant is 80°C or higher.
5.Perform a full-throttle accelerating drive with the transmission set to 2nd and engine speed at 3,500 r/min for several minutes.
6.Connect a digital voltage meter between terminal No. 2 and No. 4.
7.While repeatedly racing the engine, measure the oxygen sensor output voltage.
Standard value:
Engine
Oxygen sensor output voltage
Remarks
When racing the engine
0.6 - 1.0 V
If you make the air/fuel ratio rich by racing the engine repeatedly, a normal oxygen sensor will output a voltage of 0.6 - 1.0 V.
note If the sufficiently high temperature (of approximate 400°C or more) is not reached although the oxygen sensor is normal, the output voltage would be possibly low although the rich air-fuel ratio.
8.If the sensor is defective, replace the oxygen sensor.
note For removal and installation of the oxygen sensor, refer to GROUP 15 - Exhaust Pipe, Main Muffler and Catalytic Converter .