Axiom 2WD V6-3.5L (2002)
Three-way catalytic converters are used to control emissions of hydrocarbons (HC), carbon monoxide (CO), and oxides of nitrogen (NOx). The catalyst
within the converters promotes a chemical reaction. This reaction oxidizes the HC and CO present in the exhaust gas and converts them into harmless
water vapor and carbon dioxide.The catalyst also reduces NOx by converting it to nitrogen.The PCM can monitor this process using the Bank 1 HO2S 2
and the Bank 2 HO2S 2 heated oxygen sensors. The Bank 1 HO2S 1 and the Bank 2 HO2S 1 sensors produce an output signal which indicates the
amount of oxygen present in the exhaust gas entering the three-way catalytic converter.The Bank 1 HO2S 2 and the Bank 2 HO2S 2 sensors produce an
output signal which indicates the oxygen storage capacity of the catalyst.This indicates the catalyst"s ability to efficiently convert exhaust gases.If the
catalyst is operating efficiently, the Bank 1 HO2S 1 and the Bank 2 HO2S 1 signals will be more active than the signals produced by the Bank 1 HO2S
2 and the Bank 2 HO2S 2 sensors.
The catalyst monitor sensors operate the same as the fuel control sensors. The Bank 1 HO2S 2 and the Bank 2 HO2S 2 sensors" main function is
catalyst monitoring, but they also have a limited role in fuel control.If a sensor output indicates a voltage either above or below the 450 mV bias voltage
for an extended period of time, the PCM will make a slight adjustment to fuel trim to ensure that fuel delivery is correct for catalyst monitoring.
A problem with the Bank 1 HO2S 2 signal circuit will set DTC P0137, P0138, or P0140, depending on the specific condition.A problem with the Bank 2
HO2S 2 signal circuit will set DTC P0157, P0158, or P0160, depending on the specific condition.A fault in the heated oxygen sensor heater element or
its ignition feed or ground will result in lower sensor response.This may cause incorrect catalyst monitor diagnostic results.
