A25A-FXS (ENGINE CONTROL): SFI SYSTEM: P003612,P003613,P102A9E; HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 Circuit Short to Battery; 2019 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [04/2018

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) generates current that corresponds to the actual air fuel ratio. This sensor current is used to provide the ECM with feedback so that it can control the air fuel ratio. The ECM determines the deviation from the stoichiometric air fuel ratio level, and regulates the fuel injection duration. If the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) malfunctions, the ECM is unable to control the air fuel ratio accurately.

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is a cup type sensor and uses a zirconia element for the sensor element. The zirconium element is made of platinum coated zirconium and includes an integrated heating element. The inner surface of the zirconia element is exposed to the outside air and the outer surface of it is exposed to the exhaust gas. The zirconia element generates a voltage according to the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas and outside air. The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes very efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor does not generate useful voltage signals without supplementary heating. Therefore, the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) includes a heater to heat the zirconia element.

In order to obtain a high purification rate of the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) components in the exhaust gas, a three-way catalytic converter is used. For the most efficient use of the three-way catalytic converter, the air fuel ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air fuel ratio.

HINT:

When any of these DTCs are stored, the ECM enters fail-safe mode. The ECM turns off the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater in fail-safe mode. Fail-safe mode continues until the power switch is turned off.
Although the DTC titles say oxygen sensor, these DTCs relate to the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).
The ECM has a pulse width modulated control circuit to adjust the current through the heater. The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) heater circuit uses a relay on the +B side of the circuit.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) detects oxygen levels in the exhaust gas and transmits the information to the ECM. The inner surface of the sensor element is exposed to the outside air. The outer surface of the sensor element is exposed to the exhaust gas. The sensor element is made of platinum-coated zirconia and includes an integrated heating element.

The zirconia element generates a small voltage when there is a large difference in the oxygen concentrations between the exhaust gas and outside air. The platinum coating amplifies this voltage generation.

The air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) is more efficient when heated. When the exhaust gas temperature is low, the sensor cannot generate useful current signals without supplementary heating. The ECM regulates the supplementary heating using a duty-cycle approach to adjust the average current in the sensor heater element. If the heater current is outside the normal range, the signal transmitted by the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) becomes inaccurate. As a result, the ECM is unable to regulate the air fuel ratio properly.

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2) Heater Range Check (P003612 and P003613):

Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 2) Heater Performance (P102A9E):

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

P0037

P0038

P102D

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

P0037

P0038

P102D

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the power switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
Turn the power switch on (IG) [A].
Turn the Techstream on.
Put the engine in Inspection Mode (Maintenance Mode).
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Start the engine and idle it for 5 minutes or more [B].
With the vehicle stationary, depress the accelerator pedal and maintain an engine speed of 2500 rpm for 1 minute [C].
HINT:

During charge control, the engine speed is set at idle. Therefore, the engine speed does not increase when depressing the accelerator pedal. In this case, perform steps [C] and [D] after charge control has completed.
Idle the engine for 5 minutes or more [D].
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Trouble Codes [E].
Read the pending DTCs.
HINT:
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine / Utility / All Readiness.
Input the DTC: P003612, P003613 or P102A9E.

Check the DTC judgment result.

Techstream Display	Description
NORMAL	DTC judgment completed System normal
ABNORMAL	DTC judgment completed System abnormal
INCOMPLETE	DTC judgment not completed Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions

HINT:

If the judgment result is NORMAL, the system is normal.
If the judgment result is ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
If the judgment result is INCOMPLETE, perform steps [B] through [E] again.
[A] to [E]: Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
When clearing the permanent DTCs, do not disconnect the cable from the auxiliary battery terminal or attempt to clear the DTCs during this procedure, as doing so will clear the universal trip and normal judgment histories.

WIRING DIAGRAM

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following procedure.
Vehicle Control History may be stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly if the engine is malfunctioning. Certain vehicle condition information is recorded when Vehicle Control History is stored. Reading the vehicle conditions recorded in both the Freeze Frame Data and Vehicle Control History can be useful for troubleshooting.
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(Select Powertrain in Health Check and then check the time stamp data.)

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If any "Engine Malfunction" Vehicle Control History item has been stored in the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly, make sure to clear it. However, as all Vehicle Control History items are cleared simultaneously, if any Vehicle Control History items other than "Engine Malfunction" are stored, make sure to perform any troubleshooting for them before clearing Vehicle Control History.
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HINT:

Refer to "Data List / Active Test" [A/F Sensor Heater Duty B1S2].
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Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.
Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.
Change the fuel injection volume using the Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor function provided in the Active Test and monitor the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2) output current (Click here ). If the sensor output current does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the sensor may be malfunctioning.
Read Freeze Frame Data using the Techstream. The ECM records vehicle and driving condition information as Freeze Frame Data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, Freeze Frame Data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.

PROCEDURE

Perform "Inspection After Repair" after replacing the air fuel ratio sensor (sensor 2).

Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs

(a) Drive the vehicle in accordance with the driving pattern described in Confirmation Driving Pattern.

Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes

(a) Remove the EFI-MAIN NO. 2 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.