Heated Oxygen Sensor (Ho2S): Millenia

1999 Mazda Protege ES, AutomaticSECTION Millenia
  1. Warm engine to normal operating temperature. Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC). DLC is located under left side of instrument panel, right of steering column. Using scan tool, access DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu, and select PCM. Highlight and select PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD.
  2. Turn ignition on. Select HO2S PID to be checked. See HO2S PID IDENTIFICATION (MILLENIA)Β  table. Voltage should be .5-1.0 volt under acceleration and 0-.5 volt under deceleration. If voltage is not as specified, check wiring harness and connector between PCM and HO2S. Also check intake manifold system, fuel system and self-diagnostic system. Repair as necessary. If no problems are found, replace HO2S.
  3. To test HO2S heating element on 2.5L, go to next step. To test HO2S heating element on 2.3L, allow sensor to cool to room temperature. Disconnect HO2S connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between sensor terminals "B" and "C" for front sensor or terminals "C" and "D" for rear sensor. See Fig 1 . Resistance should be about 6 ohms with sensor temperature at 68Β°F (20Β°C). If resistance is not as specified, replace HO2S.
  4. To test HO2S heating element on 2.5L, allow sensor to cool to room temperature. Disconnect HO2S connector. Using ohmmeter, measure resistance between sensor terminals "C" and "D". See Fig 2 . Resistance should be about 6 ohms with sensor temperature at 68Β°F (20Β°C). If resistance is not as specified, replace HO2S.
HO2S PID IDENTIFICATION (MILLENIA)

HO2S PID
2.3L
Left Front Sensor FHO2S L
Left Rear Sensor RHO2S L
Right Front Sensor RHO2S R
Right Rear Sensor FHO2S R
2.5L
Left Front Sensor FHO2S L
Middle Sensor MHO2S
Rear Sensor RHO2S
Right Front Sensor FHO2S R
Fig 1: Identifying HO2S Terminals (Millenia 2.3L)
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