DTC P0139

2020 Honda HR-V LX, FWDSECTION DTC P0139

DTC P0139  : Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Slow Response

NOTE: 

DTC Description Confirmed DTC Pending DTC Freeze Frame
P0139 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Slow Response      

DTC (PGM-FI)

  1. Problem verification

    -1. Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

    -2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

    -3. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (CVT in P or N, M/T in neutral) until the radiator fan comes on, then let it idle.

    -4. Test-drive under these conditions:

    • Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 deg. F (70 deg. C)
    • CVT in D, M/T in 5th
    • Drive at a steady speed between 55-75 mph (90-120 km/h) for 1 minute, then decelerate (with the throttle fully closed) for 10 seconds
    Signal Current conditions
    Values Unit
    ECT SENSOR 1    
    VEHICLE SPEED    

    -5. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0139 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    DTC Description OBD STATUS
    P0139 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Slow Response  

    Does the HDS indicate FAILED?

    YES 

    The failure is duplicated. Replace secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) .

    NO 

    If the HDS indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the PCM. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot . If the HDS indicates EXECUTING, keep driving until a result comes on. If the HDS indicates OUT OF CONDITION, go to step 1-3 on this step and recheck.

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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