Note. Oxygen sensor located in front of catalytic converter is referred to as sensor No. 1. Oxygen sensor located behind catalytic converter is referred to as sensor No. 2.
Circuit Description
The ECM compares waveform of oxygen sensor located before catalytic converter with waveform of oxygen sensor located after converter to determine if converter performance has deteriorated. If both waveforms change at similar rate, catalyst performance has deteriorated. DTC is set when both oxygen sensors have same amplitude after vehicle is driven for 5 minutes at 20-50 MPH. Possible causes are
- Catalytic converter.
- Oxygen sensor open or short circuit.
- Oxygen sensor.