Possible Causes
Faulty Catalyst Temperature Sensor
Catalyst Temperature Sensor harness is open or shorted
Catalyst Temperature Sensor circuit poor electrical connection
الأسباب المحتملة
Possible Symptoms
Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
الأعراض المحتملة
Description
The Engine Control Module (ECM) monitors the switching frequency ratio of heated oxygen sensors 1 (front O2 sensor) and heated oxygen sensors 2 (rear O2 sensor).
A three way catalyst converter (Manifold) with high oxygen storage capacity will indicate a low switching frequency of heated oxygen sensor 2. As oxygen storage capacity decreases, the heated oxygen sensor 2 switching frequency will increase.
When the frequency ratio of heated oxygen sensors 1 and 2 approaches a specified limit value, the three way catalyst malfunction is diagnosed.
