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DTC P0134: A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction
- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION ).
- If the vehicle was out of fuel and the engine stalled before this DTC was stored, refuel and clear the DTC with the HDS.
- If DTC P0135 is stored at the same time as DTC P0134, troubleshoot DTC P0135 first, then recheck for DTC P0134.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Clear the DTC with the HDS.
- Start the engine, and let it idle without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on.
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0134 indicated?
YES -Go to step 5.
NO -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the A/F sensor relay, and the PCM.
- Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).
- Replace A/F sensor (Sensor 1) (see A/F SENSOR REPLACEMENT ).
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
- Reset the PCM with the HDS.
- Do the PCM idle learn procedure (see PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE ).
- Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
Is DTC P0134 indicated?
YES -Check for poor connections or loose terminals at A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the A/F sensor relay, and the PCM, then go to step 1.
NO -Go to step 11.
- Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0134 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.
Does the screen indicate PASSED?
YES -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 10, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.
NO -If the screen indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the A/F sensor relay, and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 8.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.