The ecm compares the two waveforms of the heated oxygen sensors located before and after the catalyst to determine whether or not the catalyst performance has deteriorated.
Air–fuel ratio feedback compensation keeps the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor in front of the catalyst alternates between back and forth, from rich to lean.
If the catalyst is functioning normally, the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor behind the catalyst switches back and forth between rich and lean much more slowly than the waveform of the heated oxygen sensor in front of the catalyst.
When both waveforms change at a similar rate, it indicates that the catalyst performance has deteriorated.
Monitor description
The vehicle is equipped with the two oxygen sensors (o2s). One is mounted upstream from the three–way catalytic (twc) converter (front heated oxygen sensor ”sensor 1” ), the second is mounted downstream (heated oxygen sensor ”sensor 2” ). The catalyst efficiency monitor compares the sensor 1 and 2 signals in order to calculate twc ability to store oxygen.
During normal operation, the twc stores and releases oxygen as needed. This results in low oxygen variations in the post twc exhaust stream as shown.
As the twc’s efficiency degrades, its ability to store oxygen is reduced. This causes higher variations in post twc exhaust stream oxygen content and results in increased sensor 2 signal activity as shown.
When running the monitor, the ecm compares sensor1 and sensor 2 signals over a specific time to determine the twc efficiency. The ecm begins by calculating the signal length for both sensors.
Monitor strategy
Typical enabling conditions
Typical malfunction thresholds
Component operating range
Monitor result (mode 06 data)
Refer for detailed information on checking monitor status.
Confirmation driving pattern
Hint
: if there is malfunction in the system, the waveform of ”sensor 2” (oxl2) may become a similar to the one of ”sensor1” (oxl1) shown in the diagram on the left.
Circuit description
Shifting from 1st to o/d is performed in combination with on and off of the
shift solenoid valve s1 and s2
controlled by ecm. If an open or short circuit occurs in either of the solenoid
valves, the ecm controls the
remaining normal solenoid valve to allow the vehicle to be operated smoothly
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Terminals of ecu
1. Inspect integration relay
Disconnect the connector and check the continuity of each terminal of
the disconnected connector.
Standard :
If the result is not as specified, the vehicle’s side may malfunction.
Reconnect the connector and check each terminal.
Standard:
If th ...
Inspection procedure
1 Check p/t squib(rh) circuit(airbaga sensor assy center – front
seat outer belt assy rh)
Disconnect the negative (–) terminal cable from the battery,
and wait at least for 90 seconds.
disconnect the connectors between the airbag sensor
assy center and the seat belt pretensioner ...