Wideband O2 sensor testing, P1130 (Lexus RX-300) - Part 2

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Here’s part II of my wideband O2 case study. I cover some further voltage and current testing on this vehicle and go deeper into the operation of this type of wideband sensor. While we found that the low amp probe won’t work in this application, we did find that some of our ‘normal’ zirconia O2 sensor tests carry over, and are still effective during diagnostics. I also got to review some fuel trim analysis and MAF cleaning as a final fix on this vehicle.

Engine Performance Diagnostics chapter 5

symptoms 50

  • pending trouble codes (P0171, P1130)
  • intermittent rough idle

fix 50

  • replaced the bank one upstream wideband O2 sensor
  • cleaned the MAF sensor

test shown enh 50

  • using scan data to evaluate wideband O2 performance
  • how to test for a wideband O2 sensor problem or an actual lean condition
  • using the Snap-On Troubleshooter during diagnostics
  • understanding Toyota wideband O2 voltage operating ranges and circuit design
  • scope testing a wideband O2 sensor
  • understanding Toyota processed wideband O2 sensor data compared to voltage readings

Tools used

  • scan tool
  • lab scope
  • propane

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Playlist

(Chapters 4 and 5) Fuel Trim and Oxygen Sensor Testing

Related videos:

Wideband O2 sensor testing, P1130 (Lexus RX-300) - Part I:

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How to identify and clean a dirty MAF sensor (Subaru):

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STFT reads opposite of LTFT (after repair fuel trim data):

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2014 Subaru WRX O2 Heater Test (P0037, P0141):

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