Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

DTC Troubleshooting




DTC Troubleshooting: P0134

DTC P0134:

A/F Sensor (Sensor 1) Heater System Malfunction

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information. Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview
- If the vehicle was out of fuel and the engine stalled before this DTC was stored, refuel and clear the DTC with the HDS.
- If DTC P0135 is stored at the same time as DTC P0134, troubleshoot DTC P0135 first, then recheck for DTC P0134.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine, and let it idle without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan comes on.

4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0134 indicated?

YES -

Go to step 5.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the PGM-FI subrelay, and the PCM.�

5. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).

6. Replace the A/F sensor (Sensor 1).

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).

8. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

9. Do the PCM idle learn procedure. PCM Idle Learn Procedure

10. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0134 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the PGM-FI subrelay, and the PCM, then go to step 1.

NO -

Go to step 11.

11. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0134 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

Does the HDS indicate PASSED?

YES -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 10 P0134, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�

NO -

If the HDS indicates FAILED, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the A/F sensor (Sensor 1), the PGM-FI subrelay, and the PCM, then go to step 1. If the HDS indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep idling until a result comes on.