DTC P0135: HO2S Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-11)

2005 Ford Econoline E150, Van Cargo, 5.4 LSECTION DTC P0135: HO2S Circuit Malfunction (HO2S-11)
P0135 - HO2S CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION (HO2S-11)

Description:  During testing the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) heaters are checked for opens/shorts and excessive current draw. The test fails when the current draw exceeds a calibrated limit and/or an open or short is detected.
Possible Causes: 
  • Vacuum hose disconnected on exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system module (ESM) applications
  • Short to VPWR in the harness or HO2S
  • Water in the harness connector
  • Open VPWR circuit
  • Open GND circuit
  • Low battery voltage
  • Corrosion or incorrect harness connections
  • Damaged HO2S heater
Diagnostic Aids:  Wiring.
Damaged HO2S heater.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All GO to H: Fuel Control STEP H7.
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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