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Oxygen Sensor: Testing and Inspection
Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit, Checking

Heated Oxygen Sensor Heater Circuit, Checking

‹› When servicing electrical harness connector terminals for the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39), use only gold-plated  terminals.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

‹› Multimeter.

‹› Wiring diagram.

Test requirements

‹›  The Fuse (S17) OK.

‹› Battery voltage at least 12.5 volts.

‹› All electrical consumers such as, lights and rear window defroster,  switched off.

‹› Vehicles with automatic transmission, shift selector lever into position " P" or "N".

‹› A/C switched off.

‹› Ground (GND) connections between engine/transmission/chassis OK.

‹› Ignition switched off.

Test procedure

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Perform a preliminary check to verify the customers complaint. Refer  to --> [ Preliminary Check ] See: Computers and Control Systems/Testing
and Inspection/Scan Tool Testing and Procedures/Preliminary Check.

Start diagnosis

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Remove the engine cover with air filter.

Checking internal resistance

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Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39) electrical harness connector - 2 -.

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Using a multimeter, check the Heated  Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) (G39) terminals 3 to 4 for resistance. 

Specified value: 2.5 to 10.0 ohms (at approx. 20° C)

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