Workshop Manual

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6VE1 3.5L ENGINE DRIVEABILITY AND EMISSIONS
B DTC P0160 can be cleared by using the Tech 2 “Clear
Info” function or by disconnecting the PCM battery
feed.
Diagnostic Aids
Check for the following conditions:
B Poor connection or damaged harness – Inspect the
harness connectors for backed-out terminals,
improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or
damaged terminals, poor terminal-to-wire connection,
and damaged harness.
B Faulty HO2S heater or heater circuit – With the ignition
“ON”, engine “OFF”, the HO2S voltage displayed on a
Tech 2 should gradually drop to below 250 mV. If not,
disconnect the HO2S and connect a test light between
the HO2S ignition feed and heater ground circuits. If
the test light does not light, repair the open ignition feed
or sensor ground circuit as necessary. If the test light
lights and the HO2S signal and low circuits are OK,
replace the HO2S.
B Intermittent test – With the ignition “ON”, monitor the
HO2S signal voltage while moving the wiring harness
and related connectors. If the fault is induced, the
HO2S signal voltage will change. This may help isolate
the location of the malfunction.
Test Description
Number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the
Diagnostic Chart.
3. If the DTC P0160 test passes while the Failure
Records conditions are being duplicated, an
intermittent condition is indicated.
Reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the
diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often
the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This
may assist in diagnosing the condition.
DTC P0160 – HO2S Circuit Insufficient Activity Bank 2 Sensor 2
Step Action Value(s) Yes No
1 Was the “On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check”
performed?
— Go to Step 2
Go to OBD
System
Check
2 1. Install the Tech 2.
2. Run the engine at operating temperature.
3. Operate the engine above 1200 RPM for two
minutes.
Does the Tech 2 indicate Bank 2 HO2S 2 voltage
varying outside the specified values?
425-475 mV Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4
3 1. Ignition “ON”, engine “OFF”, review and record
Tech 2 Failure Records data and note parameters.
2. Operate the vehicle within Failure Records
conditions as noted.
3. Using a Tech 2, monitor “DTC” info for DTC P0160
until the DTC P0160 test runs.
4. Note the test result.
Does the Tech 2 indicate DTC P0160 failed this
ignition?
— Go to Step 4
Refer to
Diagnostic
Aids
4 Check for a damaged harness.
Was problem found?
— Verify repair Go to Step 5
5 Check for poor Bank 2 HO2S 2 high and low circuit
terminal connections at the Bank 2 HO2S 2 harness
connector and replace terminal(s) if necessary.
Did either terminal require replacement?
— Verify repair Go to Step 6
6 Check for poor Bank 2 HO2S 2 high and low circuit
terminal connections at the PCM and replace terminals
if necessary.
Did any terminals require replacement?
— Verify repair Go to Step 7