2AZ-FE ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM – SFI SYSTEM ES–81

Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit

DTC P0031
Low (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Oxygen (A/F) Sensor Heater Control Circuit

DTC P0032
High (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
HINT:
• Although the DTC titles say oxygen sensor, these DTCs relate to the Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor.
• Sensor 1 refers to the sensor mounted in front of the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) and
located near the engine assembly.

DESCRIPTION ES
Refer to DTC P2195 (see page ES-292).
HINT:
• When either of these DTCs is set, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. The ECM turns off the A/F sensor
heater in fail-safe mode. Fail-safe mode continues until the ignition switch is turned OFF.
• The ECM provides a pulse width modulated control circuit to adjust the current through the heater. The
A/F sensor heater circuit uses a relay on the B+ side of the circuit.

Reference (System Diagram of Sensor 1):

A/F Sensor ECM

EFI MAIN
EFI MAIN Heater
From +B HA1A HA1A
Battery EFI No. 1
Sensor
A1A- A1A+ A1A+
Duty
Control
A1A-

MREL

Ground
A127244E01

DTC No. DTC Detection Conditions Trouble Areas

• Open in A/F sensor heater circuit
Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor heater current less than 0.8 A • A/F sensor heater (sensor 1)
P0031
(1 trip detection logic) • Integration relay (EFI MAIN relay)
• ECM
• Short in A/F sensor heater circuit
Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor heater current more than 10 A • A/F sensor heater (sensor 1)
P0032
(1 trip detection logic) • Integration relay (EFI MAIN relay)
• ECM
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MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The ECM uses information from the Air-Fuel Ratio (A/F) sensor to regulate the air-fuel ratio and keep it
close to the stoichiometric level. This maximizes the ability of the Three-Way Catalytic Converter (TWC) to
purify the exhaust gases.
The A/F sensor detects oxygen levels in the exhaust gas and transmits the information to the ECM. The
inner surface of the sensor element is exposed to the outside air. The outer surface of the sensor element
is exposed to the exhaust gas. The sensor element is made of platinum coated zirconia and includes an
integrated heating element.
The zirconia element generates a small voltage when there is a large difference in the oxygen
concentrations between the exhaust gas and outside air. The platinum coating amplifies this voltage
generation.
The A/F sensor is more efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor
cannot generate useful voltage signals without supplementary heating. The ECM regulates the
ES supplementary heating using a duty-cycle approach to adjust the average current in the sensor heater
element. If the heater current is outside the normal range, the signal transmitted by the A/F sensor
becomes inaccurate, as a result, the ECM is unable to regulate air-fuel ratio properly.
When the current in the A/F sensor heater is outside the normal operating range, the ECM interprets this
as a malfunction in the sensor heater and sets a DTC.
Example:
The ECM sets DTC P0032 when the current in the A/F sensor heater is more than 10 A. Conversely,
when the heater current is less than 0.8 A, DTC P0031 is set.

MONITOR STRATEGY
P0031: A/F sensor heater open/short (Low electrical current)
Related DTCs
P0032: A/F sensor heater open/short (High electrical current)
Required Sensors/Components (Main) A/F sensor heater
Required Sensors/Components (Related) -
Frequency of Operation Continuous
Duration 10 seconds
MIL Operation Immediate
Sequence of Operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

All:
Monitor runs whenever following DTCs not present None

P0031:
Battery voltage 10.5 V or more
A/F sensor heater duty-cycle ratio 50 % or more
Time after engine start 10 seconds or more

P0032:
Time after engine start 10 seconds or more

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0031:
A/F sensor heater current Less than 0.8 A

P0032:
A/F sensor heater current More than 10 A
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COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

A/F sensor heater current 0.9 to 9.9 A

WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to DTC P2195 (see page ES-296).

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
HINT:
Read freeze frame data using the intelligent tester. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when
malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was
moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other
data from the time the malfunction occurred.
ES
1 INSPECT AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE)

(a) Disconnect the B7 A/F sensor connector.

Component Side:
(b) Measure the resistance of the A/F sensor connector.
A/F Sensor Standard resistance
+B HA1A
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
1 (HA1A) - 2 (+B) 1.8 Ω to 3.4 Ω at 20°C (68°F)
Sensor 1
1 (HA1A) - 4 (A1A-) 10 kΩ or higher

(c) Reconnect the A/F sensor connector.

A1A- A1A+
A052607E27
NG REPLACE AIR-FUEL RATIO SENSOR

OK

2 CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (+B OF A/F SENSOR)

(a) Disconnect the B7 A/F sensor connector.

Wire Harness Side:
(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
A/F Sensor Connector (c) Measure the voltage between the terminals of the B7 A/F
sensor connector and body ground.
+B Standard voltage
B7 Tester Connections Specified Conditions
B7-2 (+B) - Body ground 9 to 14 V
Sensor 1
Front View (d) Reconnect the A/F sensor connector.
A076787E08
OK Go to step 5

NG
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3 INSPECT INTEGRATION RELAY (EFI MAIN RELAY)

(a) Remove the integration relay from the engine room No. 1
Integration Relay:
relay block.
Fuse Side: EFI MAIN (b) Inspect the EFI MAIN fuse.
(1) Remove the EFI MAIN fuse from the integration
relay.
(2) Measure the EFI MAIN fuse resistance.
Standard resistance:
Below 1 Ω
Connector Side:
(3) Reinstall the EFI MAIN fuse.
(c) Inspect the EFI MAIN relay.
ES 1C 1A (1) Measure the EFI MAIN relay resistance.
Standard resistance
8 76 5 4 32 1 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
1 Tester Connections Specified Conditions
10 kΩ or higher
A107921E14 1C-1 - 1A-4 Below 1 Ω
(Apply battery voltage between
terminals 1A-2 and 1A-3)

(d) Reinstall the integration relay.

NG REPLACE INTEGRATION RELAY

OK
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4 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/F SENSOR - EFI RELAY)

(a) Check the EFI No. 1 fuse.

Wire Harness Side: (b) Disconnect the B7 A/F sensor connector.
(c) Remove the integration relay from the engine room No. 1
relay block.
A/F Sensor Connector
(d) Check the resistance.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
+B
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
B7
B7-2 (+B) - 1A-4 (Engine room No. 1
Below 1 Ω
R/B)

Standard resistance (Check for short) ES

Integration Relay
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
B7-2 (+B) or 1A-4 (Engine room No. 1
10 kΩ or higher
R/B) - Body ground
1A
(e) Reconnect the A/F sensor connector.
(f) Reinstall the integration relay.
4 NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR
Engine Room
No. 1 Relay
Block

EFI No. 1

A127733E01

OK

CHECK ECM POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT

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5 CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (A/F SENSOR - ECM)

(a) Disconnect the B7 A/F sensor connector.

Wire Harness Side: (b) Disconnect the B30 ECM connector.
(c) Measure the resistance.
Standard resistance (Check for open)
A/F Sensor Connector
Tester Connections Specified Conditions
B7-1 (HA1A) - B30-109 (HA1A) Below 1 Ω
HA1A
Standard resistance (Check for short)
B7
Tester Connections Specified Conditions

ES B7-1 (HA1A) or B30-109 (HA1A) -

Body ground
10 kΩ or higher

ECM Connector (d) Reconnect the A/F sensor connector.

B30
(e) Reconnect the ECM connector.
NG REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR
CONNECTOR

HA1A
A127715E01

OK

6 CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS

(a) Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the ignition switch ON.
(c) Turn the tester ON.
(d) Clear DTCs (see page ES-35).
(e) Start the engine.
(f) Allow the engine to idle for 1 minute or more.
(g) Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS /
ENHANCED OBD II / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
(h) Read DTCs.
Result
Display (DTC Output) Proceed To
No output A
P0031 or P0032 B

B REPLACE ECM

CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS