Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Inspection Procedure
- CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK
- Allow the engine to idle.
- Check for an exhaust gas leak around the HO2S.
OK:
No leak from the HO2S.
NG: REPAIR LEAK
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
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- Warm up the engine.
- Allow the engine to idle.
- Select the tester menus: ENHANCED OBD II, ACTIVE TEST AND A/F CONTROL.
- Check the O2S B1 S2 (O2S B2 S2) values when the A/F CONTROL is -12.5% (Lean fuel-trim).
- Check the O2S B1 S2 (O2S B2 S2) values when the A/F CONTROL is 25% (Rich fuel-trim).
Standard
STANDARD REFERENCE CHARTA/F CONTROL O2S B1 S2 (O2S B2 S2) -12.5% Less than 0.2 V 25% More than 0.8 V
NG: REPLACE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK DTC
- Clear DTC.
- Turn the ignition switch OFF.
- Disconnect the cable from the negative battery terminal and wait for 1 minute.
- Connect the cable to the negative battery terminal.
- Start the engine.
- Perform the drive pattern.
- Warm up the engine.
- Accelerate the vehicle until 80 km/h (50 mph) and stop the vehicle.
- Drive the vehicle by 60 to 80 km/h (35 to 50 mph) for 5 minutes or more.
- Check DTC.
OK:
P0606 is not present.
NG: REPLACE ECM
OK: INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS
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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.
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