Isuzu Trooper (1998-2002 year). Manual - part 453

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Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

Poor connection at PCM – Inspect harness connectors
for backed-out terminals, improper mating, broken
locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and
poor terminal-to-wire connection.

Damaged harness – Inspect the wiring harness for
damage. If the harness appears to be OK, observe the
display on the Tech 2 while moving connectors and
wiring harnesses related to the sensor. A change in the
display will indicate the location of the fault.

Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the
diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often
the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This
may assist in diagnosing the condition.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.

2. The HO2S should be allowed to cool before

performing this test. If the HO2S heater is
functioning, the signal voltage will gradually increase
or decrease as the sensor element warms. If the
heater is not functioning, the HO2S signal will
remain near the 450 mV bias voltage.

4. This ensures that the ignition feed circuit to the

HO2S is not open or shorted. The test light should
be connected to a good chassis ground, in case the
HO2S low or HO2S heater ground circuit is faulty.

5. This checks the HO2S heater ground circuit.

6. This checks for an open or shorted HO2S heater

element.

11.An open HO2S signal or low circuit can cause the

HO2S heater to appear faulty. Check these circuits
before replacing the sensor.

DTC P0141 – HO2S Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

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Go to

Step 2

Go to

OBD

System

Check

NOTE: If the engine has just been operating, allow the
engine to cool for at least 15 minutes before
proceeding.

1. Remove the fuel pump relay.
2. Connect a fused jumper at the fuel pump relay

socket, between the battery positive at the relay and
the relay wire that leads to the fuel pump and HO2S
fuses.

3. Ignition “OFF”.
4. Install a Tech 2.
5. Ignition “ON”, engine “OFF”.
6. Monitor the Bank 1 HO2S 2 voltage for several

minutes.

Did the HO2S voltage go from bias voltage to above or
below the specified values?

Above

650 mV or

below

250 mV

Check the

Procedure

Refer to

Diagnostic

Aids

Go to

Step 3

Inspect the fuse for Bank 1 HO2S 2 ignition feed.

Is the fuse open?

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Go to

Step 15

Go to

Step 4

1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Raise the vehicle.
3. Disconnect the Bank 1 HO2S 2 electrical connector.
4. Using a test light connected to a good ground (do

not use Bank 1 HO2S 2 heater ground or Bank 1
HO2S 2 low), probe the ignition feed circuit at the
Bank 1 HO2S 2 electrical connector (PCM harness
side).

Does the test light illuminate?

—

Go to

Step 5

Go to

Step 7

Connect the test light between the Bank 1 HO2S 2
ignition feed and the Bank 1 HO2S 2 heater ground.

Does the test light illuminate?

—

Go to

Step 6

Go to

Step 8

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DTC P0141 – HO2S Heater Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

(Cont'd)

Step

Yes

Value(s)

Action

1. Allow the HO2S to cool for at least 15 minutes.
2. Using a DVM, measure the resistance between the

Bank 1 HO2S 2 ignition feed and the Bank 1 HO2S 2
heater ground at the Bank 1 HO2S 2 pigtail.

Is the HO2S resistance within the specified values?

3-6 ohms

Go to

Step 9

Go to

Step 10

Repair the open Bank 1 HO2S 2 ignition feed circuit to
Bank 1 HO2S 2.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

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Repair the open Bank 1 HO2S 2 heater ground circuit.

Is the action complete?

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Verify repair

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1. Check for a poor connection at the Bank 1 HO2S 2

harness terminals.

2. If a poor connection is found, replace the terminals.

Was a poor connection found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

Step 10

1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Disconnect the PCM and check the continuity of the

Bank 1 HO2S 2 signal circuit and the Bank 1 HO2S
2 low circuit.

3. If the Bank 1 HO2S 2 signal circuit or the HO2S low

circuit measures over 5 ohms, repair the open or
poor connection as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

Step 11

1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Disconnect the PCM and check the continuity of the

Bank 1 HO2S 1 signal circuit and the Bank 1 HO2S
1 low circuit.

3. If the Bank 1 HO2S 1 high circuit or the HO2S low

circuit measures over 5 ohms, repair the open or
poor connection as necessary.

Was a problem found?

—

Verify repair

Go to

Step 12

Check for a poor Bank 1 HO2S 2 low circuit terminal
connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if
necessary.

Did the terminal require replacement?

—

Verify repair

Go to

Step 13

Check for a poor Bank 1 HO2S 2 high circuit terminal
connection at the PCM and replace the terminal if
necessary.

Did the terminal require replacement?

—

Verify repair

Go to

Step 14

Replace Bank 1 HO2S 2.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

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Locate and repair the short to ground in Bank 1 HO2S 2
ignition feed circuit and replace the faulty fuse.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

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Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

P0151 HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 1

D06RY00175

Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) supplies a bias
voltage of about 450 mV between the heated oxygen
sensor (HO2S) signal high and signal low circuits. When
measured with a 10 megaohm digital voltmeter, this may
display as low as 320 mV. The oxygen sensor varies the
voltage within a range of about 1000 mV when the
exhaust is rich, down through about 10 mV when exhaust
is lean. The PCM constantly monitors the HO2S signal
during “closed loop” operation and compensates for a rich
or lean condition by decreasing or increasing injector
pulse width as necessary. If the Bank 2 HO2S 1 voltage
remains excessively low for an extended period of time,
DTC P0151 will be set.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

No related DTCs.

The engine is operating in “closed loop”.

Engine coolant temperature is above 60

C (140

F).

“Closed loop” commanded air/fuel ratio is between
14.5 and 14.8.

Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal voltage remains below 22 mV
during normal “closed loop” operation for a total of 77
seconds over a 90-second period of time.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM will ON the MIL after second trip with
detected fault.

The PCM will store conditions which were present
when the DTC was set as Freeze Frame and in the
Failure Records data.

“Open loop” fuel control will be in effect.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM will turn the MIL “OFF” on the third
consecutive trip cycle during which the diagnostic has
been run and the fault condition is no longer present.

A history DTC P0151 will clear after 40 consecutive
warm-up cycles have occurred without a fault.

DTC P0151 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 “Clear
Info” function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

Heated oxygen sensor wiring – The sensor pigtail may
be mispositioned and contacting the exhaust system.

Poor PCM to engine block grounds.

Fuel pressure – The system will go lean if pressure is
too low. The PCM can compensate for some
decrease. However, if fuel pressure is too low, a DTC
P0151 may be set. Refer to

Fuel System Diagnosis.

Lean injector(s) – Perform “Injector Balance Test”.

Vacuum leaks – Check for disconnected or damaged
vacuum hoses and for vacuum leaks at the intake
manifold, throttle body, EGR system, and PCV system.

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Exhaust leaks – An exhaust leak may cause outside air
to be pulled into the exhaust gas stream past the
HO2S, causing the system to appear lean. Check for
exhaust leaks that may cause a false lean condition to
be indicated.

MAF sensor –The system can go lean if the MAF
sensor signal indicates an engine airflow
measurement that is not correct. Disconnect the MAF
sensor to see if the lean condition is corrected. If so,
replace the MAF sensor.

Fuel contamination – Water, even in small amounts,
can be delivered to the fuel injectors. The water can
cause a lean exhaust to be indicated. Excessive
alcohol in the fuel can also cause this condition. Refer
to

Fuel System Diagnosis for the procedure to check

for fuel contamination.

If none of the above conditions are present, replace the
affected HO2S.

Test Description

Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
3. DTC P0151 failing during operation may indicate a

condition described in the “Diagnostic Aids” above.
If the DTC P0151 test passes while the Failure
Records conditions are being duplicated, an
intermittent condition is indicate.

DTC P0151 – HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Bank 2 Sensor 1

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?

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Go to

Step 2

Go to

OBD

System

Check

1. Install the Tech 2.
2. Run the engine at operating temperature.
3. Operate the vehicle within the parameters specified

under “Conditions for Setting the DTC” criteria
included in Diagnostic Support.

4. Using a Tech 2, monitor Bank 2 HO2S 1 voltage.

Does the Bank 2 HO2S 1 voltage remain below the
specified value?

22 mV

Go to

Step 4

Go to

Step 3

1. Ignition “ON”, engine “OFF”, review and record

Tech 2 Failure Records data and note parameters.

2. Operate the vehicle within Failure Records

conditions as noted.

3. Using a Tech 2, monitor “DTC” info for DTC P0151

until the DTC P0151 test runs.

4. Note test result.

Does the Tech 2 indicate DTC P0151 failed this
ignition?

—

Go to

Step 4

Check the

Procedure

Refer to

Diagnostic

Aids

1. Turn ignition “OFF”.
2. Disconnect the PCM.
3. Check the Bank 2 HO2S 1 high and low signal

circuits for a short to ground or a short to the heater
ground circuit.

Were Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal circuits shorted?

—

Go to

Step 5

Go to

Step 6

Repair the Bank 2 HO2S 1 signal circuit.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

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1. Ignition “OFF”.
2. Leave the PCM and HO2S 1 disconnected.
3. Check for continuity between the high and low

signal circuits.

Was there continuity between the high and low circuits?

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Go to

Step 7

Go to

Step 8

Repair the short between the high and low circuits.

Is the action complete?

—

Verify repair

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