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Honda CR-V Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) system ➜ DTC P0141: Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) Heater Circuit Malfunction

REPAIR VERIFICATION (OBD STATUS CHECK)  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Reconnect all connectors.  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
4. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM .  
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5. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
6. Start the engine. Hold the engine speed at 3, 000 rpm without load (in P or N) until the radiator fan  
comes on, then let it idle.  
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7. Test-drive under these conditions:  
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Engine coolant temperature (ECT SENSOR 1) above 158 Β°F (70 Β°C)  
Transmission in D  
Drive at a steady speed between 55-75 mph (90-120 km/h) for 1 minute, then decelerate (with the  
throttle fully closed) for 10 seconds  
Current conditions  
Signal  
Values  
Unit  
ECT SENSOR 1  
VEHICLE SPEED  
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8. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0139 with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
OBD STATUS  
P0139 SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) SLOW RESPONSE  
Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, EXECUTING, or OUT OF CONDITION?  
PASSED : Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the  
indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck.  
EXECUTING : Keep the test condition until a result comes on.  
OUT OF CONDITION : Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.  
DTC P0141: SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) HEATER CIRCUIT  
MALFUNCTION  
Fig. 72: DTC Troubleshooting Flow Chart (P0141)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
NOTE:  
Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and  
review the general troubleshooting information See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT  
THE A/T SYSTEM or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS .  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0141 SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) HEATER  
CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION  
1. Problem verification:  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Clear the DTC with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM or  
HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS SYSTEMS .  
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3. Start the engine, and let it idle.  
4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.  
Confirmed  
DTC  
Pending  
DTC  
Freeze  
Frame  
DTC Description  
P0141 SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) HEATER  
CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION  
Is DTC P0141 indicated?  
YES : The failure is duplicated. Go to step 2.  
NO : Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at  
secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), and the PCM.  
2. Shorted wire check (IG1 ACG line):  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Check the following fuse.  
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Fuse No. B2 (10 A)  
Location Under-dash fuse/relay box  
Is the fuse OK?  
YES : The IG1 ACG wire is not shorted. Go to step 3.  
NO : Repair a short in the IG1 ACG wire between secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) and the No. B2 (10 A)  
fuse. Also replace the No. B2 (10 A) fuse, then do the repair verification .  
3. Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) internal heater resistance check:  
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1. Disconnect the following connector.  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector  
2. At the sensor side, measure the resistance between test points 1 and 2.  
Test condition IG LOCK (0)  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector: disconnected  
Test circuit IG1 ACG, SO2HT  
Test point 1 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 3 (secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) side)  
Test point 2 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 4 (secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) side)  
Fig. 73: Measuring Resistance Between Secondary HO2S Sensor 2 4P Connector No. 3 And  
No. 4  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Is there 5.4-7.3 ohms at room temperature?  
YES : Go to step 4.  
NO : REPLACE SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) , then do the repair verification .  
4. Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) internal circuit check:  
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1. At the sensor side, check for continuity under the following conditions.  
Test condition IG LOCK (0)  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector: disconnected  
Test circuit IG1 ACG  
Test point 1 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 3 (secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) side)  
Test point 2 Body ground  
Test circuit SO2HT  
Test point 1 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 4 (secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) side)  
Test point 2 Body ground  
Fig. 74: Checking Continuity Between Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P Connector No. 4 And  
Body Ground  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Is there continuity?  
YES : REPLACE SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Go to step 5.  
5. Determine possible failure area (SO2HT line, others):  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
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2. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.  
Test condition IG ON (II)  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector: disconnected  
Test circuit IG1 ACG, SO2HT  
Test point 1 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 3 (RED)  
Test point 2 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 4 (LT BLU)  
Fig. 75: Measuring Voltage Between Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P Connector No. 3 (RED)  
And No. 4 (LT BLU)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Is there battery voltage?  
YES : Go to step 6.  
NO : Go to step 7.  
6. Shorted wire check (SO2HT line):  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  
3. Disconnect the following connector.  
PCM connector B (49P)  
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4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.  
Test condition IG LOCK (0)  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector: disconnected  
PCM connector B (49P): disconnected  
Test circuit SO2HT  
Test point 1 PCM connector B (49P) No. 4 (LT GRN)  
Test point 2 Body ground  
Fig. 76: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector B (49P) No. 4 (LT GRN) And Body  
Ground  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Is there continuity?  
YES : Repair a short in the SO2HT wire between the PCM (B4) and secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), then do  
the repair verification .  
NO : The SO2HT wire is OK. Update the PCM See PCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or  
PCM UPDATE if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good PCM See PCM  
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE , then do the repair verification .  
7. Open wire check (IG1 ACG line):  
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1. Measure the voltage between test points 1 and 2.  
Test condition IG ON (II)  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector: disconnected  
Test circuit IG1 ACG  
Test point 1 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 3 (RED)  
Test point 2 Body ground  
Fig. 77: Measuring Voltage Between Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P Connector No. 3 (RED)  
And Body Ground  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Is there battery voltage?  
YES : The IG1 ACG wire is OK. Go to step 8.  
NO : Repair an open in the IG1 ACG wire between the No. B2 (10 A) fuse and secondary HO2S (Sensor  
2), then do the repair verification .  
8. Open wire check (SO2HT line):  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Jump the SCS line with the HDS.  
3. Disconnect the following connector.  
PCM connector B (49P)  
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4. Check for continuity between test points 1 and 2.  
Test condition IG LOCK (0)  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector: disconnected  
PCM connector B (49P): disconnected  
Test circuit SO2HT  
Test point 1 PCM connector B (49P) No. 4 (LT GRN)  
Test point 2 Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P connector No. 4 (LT BLU)  
Fig. 78: Checking Continuity Between PCM Connector B (49P) No. 4 (LT GRN) And  
Secondary HO2S (Sensor 2) 4P Connector No. 4 (LT BLU)  
Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.  
Is there continuity?  
YES : The SO2HT wire is OK. UPDATE THE PCM if it does not have the latest software, or  
SUBSTITUTE A KNOWN-GOOD PCM , then do the repair verification .  
NO : Repair an open in the SO2HT wire between the PCM (B4) and secondary HO2S (Sensor 2), then do  
the repair verification .  
REPAIR VERIFICATION (OBD STATUS CHECK)  
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1. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).  
2. Reconnect all connectors.  
3. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).  
4. Reset the PCM with the HDS See HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE FUEL AND EMISSIONS  
SYSTEMS or HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT THE A/T SYSTEM .  
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5. DO THE PCM IDLE LEARN PROCEDURE .  
6. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0141 in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.  
DTC Description  
OBD STATUS  
P0141 SECONDARY HO2S (SENSOR 2) HEATER CIRCUIT MALFUNCTION  
Does the HDS indicate PASSED, FAILED, or NOT COMPLETED?  
PASSED : Troubleshooting is complete. If the PCM was substituted, replace the original PCM See PCM  
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or PCM UPDATE . If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are  
indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.  
FAILED : Go to step 1 and recheck. If the PCM was updated, substitute a known-good PCM See PCM  
UPDATE or PCM REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , then check the OBD STATUS again.  
NOT COMPLETED : Meet the test condition, and check the OBD STATUS again.  
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