The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst monitoring. Each HO2S compares the oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust stream. When the engine is started, the control module operates in an Open Loop mode, ignoring the HO2S signal voltage while calculating the air-to-fuel ratio. The control module supplies the HO2S with a reference, or bias voltage of about 450 mV. While the engine runs, the HO2S heats up and begins to generate a voltage within a range of 0-1,000 mV. This voltage will fluctuate above and below the bias voltage. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control module, Closed Loop is entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air-to-fuel ratio. An HO2S voltage that increases above bias voltage toward 1,000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that decreases below bias voltage toward 0 mV indicates a lean fuel mixture.

The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to operating conditions faster. This allows the system to enter Closed Loop earlier and the control module to calculate the air-to-fuel ratio sooner.

The HO2S utilizes the following circuits:

DTC P2A01 is a Type A DTC.

DTC P2A01 is a Type A DTC.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

1. Engine idling, observe the HO2S 2 voltage parameter. The reading should fluctuate above and below the range of 350-550 mV.
2. If the vehicle passes the Circuit/System Verification test, then operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that are captured in the Freeze Frame/Failure Records List. DTC P2A01 should not fail.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector of the HO2S 2.
2. Engine idling, verify that the scan tool HO2S 2 parameter is between 350-500 mV.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

3. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms of resistance between the low reference circuit and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified value, test the low reference circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit/connections test normal, replace the ECM.

4. Verify that none of the following conditions exist:

•	Rich fuel injectors--Refer to Fuel Injector Balance Test with Special Tool .

•	Water intrusion in the HO2S harness connector.

•	High fuel system pressure--Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis .

•	Fuel that is contaminated--Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel Diagnosis .

•	Fuel saturation of the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister.

•	Exhaust leaks near the HO2S.

•	Contaminated HO2S--Silicon.

⇒	If you find any of the above conditions, repair as necessary.

5. If all circuits/connections test normal, replace the HO2S.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.