Veracruz FWD V6-3.8L (2009)
Oxygen Sensor: Oscilloscope Patterns and Waveforms
Waveform
Fig1) The signal waveforms of front HO2S(the upper) and heater(the lower) at idle
Fig2) The signal waveforms of rear HO2S(the upper) and heater(the lower) at idle
The HO2S requires a minimum temperature to provide a closed loop fuel control system. So the HO2S contains a heater element to reduce its warm-up
time and ensure its performance during all driving conditions. The PCM controls this heater element by duty cycle. The main relay supplies voltage to
the heater and the PCM provides a ground circuit for activating the heater.
