Chevrolet Trax: DTC P0131, P0132, P0134, P0137, P0138, OR P0140 (LUJ)
Diagnostic Instructions
- Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
- Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
- Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provide an overview of each diagnostic
category.
DTC Descriptors
DTC P0131
HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 1
DTC P0132
HO2S Circuit High Voltage Sensor 1
DTC P0134
HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Sensor 1
DTC P0137
HO2S Circuit Low Voltage Sensor 2
DTC P0138
HO2S Circuit High Voltage Sensor 2
DTC P0140
HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Sensor 2
Diagnostic Fault Information
Typical Scan Tool Data
HO2S 1 or 2
Circuit/System Description
The heated oxygen sensors (HO2S) are used for fuel control and catalyst
monitoring. Each HO2S compares the
oxygen content of the surrounding air with the oxygen content of the exhaust
stream. When the engine is
started, the control module operates in an open loop mode, ignoring the HO2S
signal voltage while calculating
the air to fuel ratio. While the engine runs, the HO2S heats up and begins to
generate a voltage within a range of
0-1 000 mV. Once sufficient HO2S voltage fluctuation is observed by the control
module, closed loop is
entered. The control module uses the HO2S voltage to determine the air to fuel
ratio. An HO2S voltage that
increases toward 1 000 mV indicates a rich fuel mixture. An HO2S voltage that
decreases toward 0 mV
indicates a lean fuel mixture.
The heating elements inside each HO2S heat the sensor to bring the sensor up to
operating conditions faster.
This allows the system to enter closed loop earlier and the control module to
calculate the air to fuel ratio
sooner.
Conditions for Running the DTC
P0131, P0132, P0137, or P0138
- DTC P0030, P0036, P0106, P0107, P0108, P0112, P0113, P0117, P0118,
P0121, P0122, P0123, P0201,
P0202, P0203, P0204, P0443, or P2135 is not set.
- The engine is operating.
- The ignition voltage is between 10-32 V.
- The fuel system is in closed loop.
- The vehicle is not decelerating.
- The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met for 5 s.
P0134
- The ECM detects that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 parameter is
between 400-500 mV for 100 s.
- The throttle position indicated angle parameter changes more than 1%, 3
times.
- DTC P0134 sets within 100 s when the above condition is met.
P0140
- The ECM detects that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 parameter is
between 425-475 mV.
- The throttle position indicated angle parameter changes more than 1%, 3
times.
- DTC P0140 sets within 100 s when the above conditions are met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
P0131
The engine control module (ECM) detects that the heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
voltage is less than 20 mV
for greater than 38 s.
P0132 and P0138
The ECM detects that the heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) voltage is greater than
1 050 mV for greater than 10 s.
P0134
- The ECM detects that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 1 parameter is
between 400-500 mV for 100 s.
- The throttle position indicated angle parameter changes more than 1%, 3
times.
- DTC P0134 sets within 100 s when the above conditions are met.
P0137
The engine control module (ECM) detects that the heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)
voltage is less than 20 mV
for greater than 43 s.
P0140
- The ECM detects that the heated oxygen sensor (HO2S) 2 parameter is
between 425-475 mV.
- The throttle position indicated angle parameter changes more than 1%, 3
times.
- DTC P0140 sets within 100 s when the above conditions are met.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTC P0131, P0132, P0134, P0137, P0138, and P0140 are Type B DTCs
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTC P0131, P0132, P0134, P0137, P0138, and P0140 are Type B DTCs.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics (Encore) , Engine Controls Schematics (Trax)
Connector End View Reference
WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT CONNECTOR END VIEWS -
INDEX - ENCORE WIRING SYSTEMS AND POWER MANAGEMENT - COMPONENT
CONNECTOR END VIEWS - INDEX - TRAX
Electrical Information Reference
- Circuit Testing
- Connector Repairs
- Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
- Wiring Repairs
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions (LUV) ,
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble
Code (DTC) Type Definitions (2H0)
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition ON.
- Verify no HO2S heater DTCs are set.
Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle .
- Engine running.
- Verify the scan tool HO2S Sensor 1 or 2 parameters are between 50-1,050
mV.
- If not between 50-1,050 mV.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- Operate the vehicle within the conditions for running the DTC. You may
also operate the vehicle within
the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.
- Verify the DTC does not set.
Refer to Circuit/System Testing.
- All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition OFF and all vehicle systems OFF, disconnect the appropriate B52
Heated Oxygen Sensor
harness connector. It may take up to 2 minutes for all vehicle systems to
power down. Ignition ON.
- Test for 1.7-3.0 V between the high signal circuit terminal 4 and ground.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module.
- Test for the infinite resistance between the high signal circuit
terminal 4 and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the
circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- Test for less than 2 ohms in the high signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 ohms, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If greater than 3 V
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 1 V between the high signal circuit terminal 4 and
ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If between 1.7-3.0 V
- Verify the scan tool heated oxygen sensor 1 or 2 parameter is between
1.7-3.0 V.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module, ignition ON.
- Test for infinite resistance between the low signal circuit terminal 3
and ground.
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the
circuit.
- If infinite resistance, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If greater than 1.7 V
- Connect a 3 A fused jumper wire between the high signal circuit terminal
4 and the low signal circuit
terminal 3.
NOTE: The low signal circuit is tied to a pull-up circuit within
the engine control
module. A voltage of 0.0-1.1 V on the low signal circuit is normal.
- Verify the scan tool heated oxygen sensor 1 or 2 voltage parameter
displays 0.0 V.
- Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the K20 Engine Control
Module, ignition ON.
- Test for less than 2 ohms in the low signal circuit end to end.
- If 2 ohms or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 ohms
- Test for less than 1 V between the low signal circuit terminal 3 and
ground.
- If 1 V or greater, repair the short to voltage on the circuit.
- If less than 1 V, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.
- If 0.0 V
- Verify none of the conditions listed below exist:
- Water intrusion in the B52 Heated Oxygen Sensor harness connector
- Low or high fuel system pressure-Refer to Fuel System Diagnosis (LUJ) ,
Fuel System Diagnosis
(LUV) .
- Fuel that is contaminated-Refer to Alcohol/Contaminants-in-Fuel
Diagnosis .
- Fuel saturation of the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister
- Exhaust leaks
- Engine vacuum leaks
- If any of the conditions exist
Repair as necessary.
- If none of the conditions exist
- Test or replace the B52 Heated Oxygen Sensor.
Repair Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic
procedure.
- Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 1
- Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement - Sensor 2
- Perform the scan tool Heated Oxygen Sensor Resistance learn Reset after
replacing a heated oxygen
sensor.
- Control Module References for ECM replacement, programming and setup
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diagnostic procedure.
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approach.
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diagnostic category.
DTC Descriptors
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Disassembly Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
WARNING: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the rear brake cylinder. Refer to Rear Brake Cylinder Replacement.
Fig. 52: Brake Cylinder Dust Seals