Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Trouble

Code

Information Sensor

Cause of Fault

Remedy in

F0:DATA LIST

No.

Trouble Code Storage when ...

Remarks

13

O2 SENSOR

OPEN CIRCUIT 

08

09

10

11

·   Engine running for at least 40 s

·   Coolant temperature higher than 85 °C/185 °F

·   Throttle valve aperture greater than 6 %

·   Following trouble codes not stored: 21, 22

·   The fault is recognized by the control unit if the oxygen sensor voltage is in the range 350 to 550 mV for longer than 12 s

     (lead interruption, oxygen sensor defective).

If trouble code 13 was recognized, the control unit takes
450 mV as replacement voltage

(oxygen sensor control switched off).

Note:

If the oxygen sensor is wrapped in aluminium foil, remove the foil. Then delete trouble code. If trouble code is set again, start trouble-shooting.