DTC P0159: Ho2S Circuit Slow Response (Bank 2/Sensor 2): DTC Detecting Condition

2005 Hyundai Santa Fe GLS, 2.7 D, AWDSECTION DTC Detecting Condition
DTC DETECTING CONDITION CHART

Item Detecting Condition Possible Cause
DTC Strategy
  • Slow response (Switching time check at entry in Fuel cut off)
  • Leak in intake or exhaust system
  • Faulty fuel system.
  • Front and rear HO2S connections reversed.
  • Contact resistance in connectors
  • HO2S contamination
Enable Conditions
  • Fuel cut-off phase
  • Sensor preheating and full phase finished
  • Catalyst temp. model < 350Β°C (662Β°F)
  • Coolant temp < 70Β°C (158Β°F)
Threshold Value
  • Average ratio (between measured and maximum allowed switching time at entry in fuel cut-off) < 1
Diagnostic Time
  • 5 fuel cut-off phases
MIL On Condition
  • 2 Driving Cycles
RENDER: 1.0x

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