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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHRYSLER2004PT CRUISER TOURING, 2.4 B, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 2 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS)DIAGNOSTIC TESTSDTC P0134: 1/1 O2 SENSOR STAYS AT CENTER OR DTC P0140: 1/2 O2 SENSOR STAYS AT CENTERTESTING
2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, Automatic

DTC P0134: 1/1 O2 Sensor Stays At Center Or DTC P0140: 1/2 O2 Sensor Stays At Center: Testing

2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser Touring, 2.4 B, AutomaticSECTION Testing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Chrysler PT Cruiser. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE: Before proceeding, check for contaminants that may have damaged HO2S such as contaminated fuel, unapproved silicone, oil and coolant.
  1. Turn the ignition on. With the DRBIII®, read DTCs. Is the Good Trip counter displayed and equal to zero? If yes, go to next step. If no, go to step  8.
  2. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the O2 Sensor harness connector that is related to DTC that is set. Turn the ignition on. Connect a test light to battery voltage, probe the O2 Sensor Signal circuit in the O2 Sensor harness connector. With the DRBIII®, read the O2 Sensor voltage. Is the voltage above 1.0 volts? If yes, replace the O2 Sensor. If no, go to next step.
  3. Turn the ignition off. Disconnect the PCM harness connectors. Measure the resistance of the O2 Sensor ground circuit between the O2 Sensor harness connector and the PCM harness connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? If yes, go to the next step. If no, repair the O2 Sensor ground circuit for an open.
  4. Measure the resistance of the O2 Sensor Signal circuit between the O2 Sensor harness connector and the PCM harness connector. Is the resistance below 5.0 ohms? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the O2 Sensor Signal for an open.
    5. NOTE: Ensure the voltmeter leads meet the terminals in the connector and that there is good terminal to wire connection. Ensure the voltmeter leads are connected for positive polarity.
  5. Ensure the ignition is off. Reconnect all connectors. Perform a voltage drop test by back probing between the O2 Sensor ground circuit at the O2 Sensor harness connector and PCM harness connector. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle. Is the voltage below 0.10 volt? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the high resistance on the O2 Sensor ground circuit.
  6. Perform a voltage drop test by backprobing between the O2 Sensor Signal circuit at the O2 Sensor harness connector and PCM harness connector. Start the engine. Allow the engine to idle. Is the voltage below 0.10 volt? If yes, go to next step. If no, repair the high resistance on the O2 Sensor Signal circuit.
  7. There are no possible causes remaining, replace PCM. Program the new PCM. See PROGRAMMING .
    8. WARNING: When the engine is operating, do not stand in a direct line with the fan. Do not put your hands near the pulleys, belts or fan. Do not wear loose clothing.
  8. The conditions that set the DTC are not present at this time. The following may help in identifying the intermittent condition. With the engine running at normal operating temperature, monitor the DRBIII® parameters related to the DTC while wiggling the wiring harness. Look for parameter values to change and/or a DTC to set. Review the DRBIII® Freeze Frame information. If possible try to duplicate the conditions under which the DTC was set. Refer to any Technical Service Bulletins (TSB) that may apply. Visually inspect the related wiring harness. Look for any chafed, pierced, pinched, or partially broken wires. Visually inspect the related wiring harness connectors. Look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded terminals. Were any of the above conditions present? If yes, repair as necessary. If no, test is complete.
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