ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS)(H4DOTC) > Diagnostic Procedure with Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)

DTC P0140 O2 SENSOR CIRCUIT NO ACTIVITY DETECTED (BANK 1 SENSOR 2)

DTC DETECTING CONDITION:

Detected when two consecutive driving cycles with fault occur.

CAUTION:

After repairing or replacing the defective part, perform the Clear Memory Mode and Inspection Mode .

WIRING DIAGRAM:

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1.CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.

1) Warm up the engine until engine coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F), and keep the engine speed at 3,000 rpm. (2 minutes maximum)

2) Read the data of rear oxygen sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.

NOTE:

Subaru Select Monitor

For detailed operation procedures, refer to “READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE”.

General scan tool

For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.

Is the voltage 490 mV or more?

2.CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR DATA.

1) Warm up the engine until engine coolant temperature is higher than 75°C (167°F), and rapidly reduce the engine speed from 3,000 rpm.

2) Read the data of rear oxygen sensor signal using Subaru Select Monitor or general scan tool.

NOTE:

Subaru Select Monitor

For detailed operation procedures, refer to “READ CURRENT DATA FOR ENGINE”.

General scan tool

For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.

Is the voltage 250 mV or less?

3.CHECK REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR AND COUPLING CONNECTOR.

Has water entered the connector?

Completely remove any water inside.

4.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND REAR OXYGEN SENSOR CONNECTOR.

1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

2) Disconnect the connector from ECM and rear oxygen sensor.

3) Measure the resistance of harness between ECM and rear oxygen sensor connector.

Connector & terminal

(B135) No. 4 — (T6) No. 3:

(B135) No. 30 — (T6) No. 4:

Is the resistance less than 1 Ω?

Repair the harness and connector.

NOTE:

In this case, repair the following items.

Open circuit in harness between ECM and rear oxygen sensor connector

Poor contact of coupling connector

5.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN ECM AND REAR OXYGEN SENSOR.

1) Turn the ignition switch to OFF.

2) Disconnect the connector from rear oxygen sensor.

3) Turn the ignition switch to ON.

4) Measure the voltage between rear oxygen sensor connector and chassis ground.

Connector & terminal

(T6) No. 3 (+) — Chassis ground (−):

Is the voltage 0.2 — 0.5 V?

Replace the rear oxygen sensor.

Repair the harness and connector.

NOTE:

In this case, repair the following item:

Open circuit of harness between the ECM and rear oxygen sensor

Poor contact of the rear oxygen sensor connector

Poor contact in ECM connector

6.CHECK EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Check exhaust system parts.

NOTE:

Check the following items.

Loose part and improper installation of exhaust system

Damage (crack, hole etc.) of parts

Loose part and improper installation between front oxygen (A/F) sensor and rear oxygen sensor

Is there any fault in exhaust system?

Repair or replace faulty parts.

Replace the rear oxygen sensor.