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HOMESERVICE MANUALSOLDSMOBILE1998ACHIEVA 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISENGINE PERFORMANCETESTING & DIAGNOSISENGINE CONTROLS - TESTS W/CODES - 3.1LDIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODESDTC P0133 - HO2S CIRCUIT SLOW RESPONSE SENSOR 1DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4

Diagnostic Procedures

1998 Oldsmobile Achieva 3.1 M, 4T40E/MN4SECTION Diagnostic Procedures
  1. Perform POWERTRAIN ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM CHECK  . Read and record FREEZE FRAME and/or FAIL RECORDS data for each DTC set. After performing OBD system check, go to next step.
  2. If any other HO2S DTCs (except P1133 or P1134) are set, diagnose affected DTCs. Start engine and allow it to reach operating temperature. Operate vehicle within conditions required to set DTC. Using scan tool, read SPECIFIC DTC. If scan tool displays DTC P0133 FAILED THIS IGN, go to next step. If scan tool does not display DTC P0133 FAILED THIS IGN, see DIAGNOSTIC AIDS.
  3. If scan tool also displays DTC P1133 or P1134 FAILED THIS IGN, go to step 8). If scan tool does not display these DTCs, go to next step.
  4. Visually inspect exhaust system for leaks near HO2S 1. If leaks are found, repair as necessary. After repairs, return to step 2). If no leaks are found, go to next step.
  5. Visually inspect HO2S 1 for secure installation or corrosion on terminals. Check terminal tension at HO2S 1 and PCM. Check for damaged wiring. If a problem is found, go to step 9). If no problem is found, go to next step.
  6. Disconnect HO2S 1 connector. Connect jumper wire between HO2S 1 harness connector ground circuit and chassis ground. Using scan tool, read HO2S 1 voltage. If voltage is about 0.45 volt, go to next step. If voltage is not as specified, go to step 10).
  7. Connect a jumper wire between HO2S 1 harness connector signal and ground circuits, and chassis ground. If voltage is less than 0.3 volt, go to step 12). If voltage is not less than 0.3 volt, go to step 11).
  8. Repair condition causing fuel, sealant, oil or coolant contamination. Replace affected HO2S. After repairs, go to step 13).
  9. Repair condition as necessary. After repairs, go to step 13).
  10. Repair open HO2S 1 ground circuit or HO2S 1 signal circuit shorted to ground. After repairs, go to step 13).
  11. Repair open HO2S 1 signal circuit or faulty PCM connections as necessary. After repairs, go to step 13).
  12. Replace HO2S 1. After replacing sensor, go to next step.
  13. Using scan tool, read and record FAIL RECORDS DATA, and clear DTCs. Operate vehicle within conditions noted in FAIL RECORDS data. Using scan tool, select SPECIFIC DTC INFO for DTC P0133. If scan tool displays DTC P0133 FAILED THIS IGN, return to step 2). If scan tool does not display DTC P0133 FAILED THIS IGN, repair is complete.
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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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  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
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