Note. 1.6L HO2S has 3-wire connector. 1.8L HO2S has 4-wire connector. Testing is the same.
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (Front) stuck code may be set by
- Low fuel.
- HO2S (front) malfunction.
- Open or short circuit between HO2S (front) terminal No. 1 and PCM connector C254 terminal No. 2.
- Intake, fuel or ignition malfunction.
- Check PCM and HO2S connectors. Repair as needed. Go to next step.
- Check PCM pin voltage at connector C254 terminal No. 2. See «PIN VOLTAGE CHARTS»(ref-25101) . If voltage is out of specification, go to next step. If voltage is correct, go to step 5).
- Disconnect HO2S connector. Check continuity between HO2S connector terminal No. 1 and PCM connector C254 terminal No. 2. If continuity exists, go to next step. If continuity does not exist, repair or replace wiring.
- Ensure fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulator, MAF sensor, ECT sensor, spark plugs and air/fuel ratio are okay. Repair or replace as needed. If all components are okay, replace HO2S.
- Clear code. Recheck codes. If code returns, replace PCM. If code does not return, problem is intermittent.